Product Overview: Psilocybe Tampanensis 

Psilocybe tampanensis is one of the rarest psilocybin-containing mushrooms. Other mushroom species found within the genus psilocybe include psilocybe cubensis (p. cubensis) and psilocybe mexicana (p. mexicana). First discovered near Tampa, Florida in the late-1970s, the “shroom” vanished from the wild for over 40 years before re-emerging. Mycologists were able to clone and reproduce the hallucinogenic mushroom, thereby spreading it for consumption.

The mushroom’s yellowish-brown cap can be convex to conic and flattens as the mushroom ages, forming a center protrusion called an umbo. The cap has a diameter of about 2.4 cm.

Tampanensis has a thin stem that reaches about 6 cm in length. The cap transitions to a yellowish-gray and may develop subtle blue shading when dried. The mushroom is smooth and becomes sticky when wet.

Tampanensis has a mealy scent and taste, often described as a fresh flour smell. The mushroom is one member of the psilocybe genus that develops sclerotia, truffle-like bodies containing psilocybin that grow underground.

Psilocybe Tampanensis Effects

One of the most popular psilocybe mushrooms, tampanensis caps can contain between 0% and 0.19% psilocybin and 0.01% to 0.03% psilocin. Dried mushrooms may have up to 1% psilocybin and psilocin. This content makes tampanensis a moderate to highly active mushroom.

Psilocybin ranges from 0.31% to 0.68% in the sclerotia, which have a bitter walnut-like taste. Most grow kits include instructions for cultivating sclerotia, making them the most common consumption method.

Individuals typically report their experience with tampanensis is pleasant and leads to deep internal thoughts that can reveal new insights. These effects are valuable for self-discovery and introspection.

While the strain does not cause particularly vivid hallucinations, individuals report experiencing dazzling visuals when they close their eyes. In most cases, the effects are considered less intense than those from other “magic mushrooms.” As a result, tampanensis is often more popular for recreational use.

As with other psychedelics, the mushroom dilates the pupils, elevates the heart rate, and raises blood pressure. The main adverse effect is a “bad trip” resulting from an excessive dose or intense anxiety. These occurrences are typically rare for tampanensis due to its relatively low psilocybin content.

Is Psilocybe Tampanensis Legal?

No. All psilocybe mushrooms, including tampanensis, are illegal because they contain psilocybin and psilocin. The DEA classified these substances as Schedule 1 narcotics based on the conclusion they offer no medical value and carry a high likelihood of abuse.

This determination resulted from both false assumptions about psychedelics and the intensifying war on drugs. Despite the illegality, doctors and medical researchers lobbied for further study into the potential of psilocybin as an alternative therapy throughout the second half of the twentieth century.

In the 2000s, researchers began studies on the therapeutic value of psychedelics and reported promising results for conditions like epilepsy and PTSD. These early breakthroughs, in which transformative therapy effectively helped patients with debilitating disorders, opened lawmakers to the medicinal potential of psilocybin.

Already, Oregon and Colorado have legalized mushrooms and are working toward establishing the framework of therapeutic programs. Several other states are actively pursuing or considering legislation on psilocybin. Mushrooms are decriminalized for personal use in multiple cities across the country.