Psilocybe tampanensis

Moderate6/10

Famous for producing 'philosopher's stones' — dense underground sclerotia (truffles) that contain psilocybin. Tampanensis is the species behind the legal truffle market in the Netherlands and offers a lucid, philosophical experience distinct from typical mushroom trips.

Onset

30–60 min

Peak

1.5–2.5 hrs

Duration

4–6 hrs

Grow Difficulty

Intermediate

Effects

Philosophical clarityLucid thinkingGentle visualsCreative inspirationEmotional warmth

Experience Profile

IntrospectiveCreativeCalm

Dosage Guide (Dried)

Microdose

0.5–1g (fresh truffle)

Low

5–7g (fresh truffle)

Moderate

10–15g (fresh truffle)

High

15–20g (fresh truffle)

Heroic

25g+ (fresh truffle)

Best For

Legal access (Netherlands)
Philosophical exploration
Truffle microdosing

Safety Notes

Fresh truffle dosing is very different from dried mushroom dosing

Only one wild specimen ever found

Origin

Tampa, Florida — single specimen found in 1977

Appearance

Small, conical, brown fruiting bodies; primarily cultivated for underground sclerotia (truffles)

Gallery

Macro close-up of a dried Psilocybe tampanensis mushroom cap and stem (Psilocybe tampanensis)

Dried Psilocybe tampanensis mushrooms portioned beside an apothecary scale (Psilocybe tampanensis)

Dried Psilocybe tampanensis mushrooms in an apothecary jar — MicroDose IQ strain guide

Did You Know?

The entire global supply of tampanensis descends from a single mushroom found by Steven Pollock in Tampa, Florida in 1977 — making it one of the most extreme genetic bottlenecks in cultivated fungi.

This information is for educational purposes only. It is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals before making decisions about psychoactive substances.