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Enigma mushrooms - what are they?

Enigma Cubensis is a mutant form of Psilocybe cubensis, the popular psychedelic mushroom. Why are they so weird looking and what do they feel like? Here's everything you need to know.

Gwella Mushrooms | Dec 19, 2022

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Enigma mushrooms are no longer shrouded in mystery

Enigma Cubensis actually isn’t a species of mushroom. It’s a mutant form of Psilocybe cubensis, the popular psychedelic mushroom. A mutant magic mushroom, doesn’t that sound awesome?

This mutation is called the "blob mutation" and it basically means that Enigma mushrooms don’t produce spores. Instead, Enigma mushrooms need to be propagated by cloning. Even now, in the far flung future that is 2022, this is still considered pretty unusual.

Widely available information about Enigma mushrooms used to be pretty limited but it’s becoming more and more easy to come by in recent times. This article will go through the basics of Enigma mushrooms.

Quick Summary

Enigma mushrooms are a mutant form of Psilocybe cubensis that can only be propagated via cloning.

The trip effects as well as potency of Enigma mushrooms are both a bit different compared to regular Psilocybe cubensis mushrooms. Growing and selling Enigma mushrooms is still illegal in a lot of places.

What do enigma mushrooms look like?

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Enigma mushrooms are known for their unusual growth as well as their unusual looks. They look very strange compared to other mushrooms.

Unlike other, regular specimens of Psilocybe cubensis that have mushroom caps, Enigma mushrooms have blobs.

These blobs look like brains, cauliflower, broccoli or a coral reef – they grow into dense coral-like blobs. They’re dense, slow-growing, and often bluish in color.

While mushrooms typically propagate via spores, Enigma mushrooms don’t have any caps from where spores can spread. Instead, Enigma can only be propagated by cloning.

Despite how weird they look compared to other magic mushrooms, Enigma mushrooms can be used in the same way, for the same purposes as other shrooms and can even be preserved in the same ways as well.

You can preserve Enigma mushrooms through drying or immersion in honey. In fact, it’s been reported that Enigma mushrooms might be better suited to preservation in honey than other magic mushrooms.

What are enigma mushroom trips like?

Enigma mushroom trips are similar to other Psilocybe cubensis trips but there are some reported differences.

While some people claim that different strains produce different trips, others believe that all strains produce the same results. Enigma mushrooms are known for their unusual growth method and weird looks but Enigma mushroom trips are not that much different from those of other strains of Psilocybe cubensis.

Enigma mushroom trips cause hallucinations, altered moods, altered perception, and altered thought patterns. The effects of Enigma mushrooms are dose-dependent which means that lower doses can cause mood and thought changes without inducing hallucinations. Meanwhile, higher doses of Enigma mushrooms can produce some pretty wild hallucinations and altered senses of reality.

In terms of altered moods, Enigma mushrooms can cause feelings of euphoria and connectedness, but also the potential anxiety of a bad trip that can come with any shroom trip. Enigma mushrooms can also cause physical effects such as coordination changes, nauseousness and vomiting.

More serious side effects include seizures and convulsions.

While Enigma mushrooms are generally considered safe, it’s important to be aware of the potential risks and to be careful with your dosages. It’s important to be in a positive state of mind and have a relaxed mental state before taking Enigma mushrooms. It’s also important to ensure that your surroundings are both safe and comfortable as well as to have a sitter to take care of you if possible.

Is it true that there’s different types of Enigma mushrooms?

Yes, there are multiple versions of Enigma mushrooms because the blob mutation has occurred in multiple strains of P. cubensis.

It’s currently unclear whether these different versions are distinct from each other in any recognizable way.

How potent are Enigma mushrooms?

Enigma mushrooms are reportedly much more potent than other strains of Psilocybe cubensis, with some people claiming they are even more potent than the lauded Penis Envy mushrooms.

This means that a smaller dose is needed to achieve the desired effects when using Enigma mushrooms. This is generally considered one of the advantages of taking Enigma mushrooms.

Dosage is something you should be mindful of when it comes to Enigma mushrooms and other types of magic mushrooms as well. This is because the relationship between dose size and trip effect isn’t linear and specific effects that appear at different levels of dosages.

It’s always good practice to start with a lower dose and increase it gradually.

How can you take Enigma mushrooms?

A popular method of consumption for Enigma mushrooms is making it into a shroom tea. Also, as mentioned earlier, you can take it dried or even preserved in honey.

Where to buy Enigma Mushrooms?

The secrets behind this mushroom were well-guarded from the public for some time. Enigma were gatekept by a small group that required an invite-only membership to obtain samples of it and learn how to clone it.

Now, Enigma has become more widely available online - if you live in Canada, check out Blue Goba.

Are Enigma mushrooms illegal?

Enigma mushrooms are illegal to possess in most countries. There are exceptions...

In Jamaica, psilocybe cubensis mushrooms are legal.

In the Bahamas psilocybin mushrooms are also legal to grow and sell—though psilocybin itself is a controlled substance.

While the possession of magic mushrooms is still illegal in the United States, a number of states have decriminalized their use for medicinal purposes. As public attitudes towards psychedelics continue to evolve, it is likely that more countries will follow suit and begin to legalize the use of magic mushrooms.

Denver was the first city in 2019 to decriminalize mushrooms. Oakland was the second city in less than a month that decriminalized the use of mushrooms. This doesn’t mean that shrooms are now legal. However, the city cannot spend its resources to impose criminal charges on people who possess them.

For a full breakdown of legal status, check this resource.

FAQs

Why do Enigma mushrooms look so weird?

Enigma mushrooms look weird because they’re a mutant strain of another type of mushroom that needs to be cloned in order to be produced.

Do Enigma mushrooms produce different trips compared to other types of magic mushrooms?

For the most part, the trips are going to be the same compared to other strains of Psilocybe cubensis. However, it’s been reported that there are some minor differences when on an Enigma mushroom trip.

Final Thoughts

Hopefully this article helped clear up anything you wanted to know about Enigma mushrooms. The mutant mushroom looks really strange but that doesn’t mean they’re bad. They’re weird looking but still as effective as other types of magic mushrooms and shrooms.

As with other magic mushrooms, if you're looking to trying them, be cautious and respectful - do your research and prepare accordingly.

We recommend you start with a low dose and make sure you have a proper set and setting.

If you're interested in reading more about other types of magic mushroom, we built this strain library in partnership with some of the top grey market suppliers and mycologists in the country. It’s the result of hundreds of hours of labor, years of experience and the generosity of many many experts in the field. Continuously evolving and 100% free to use.

If you're planning a trip and want some guidance on what the ideal dose is, check out our shroom dosage calculator and this handy guide.