Big Laughing Gym
Gymnopilus validipes
psychoactive
Distribution
North America (Midwest and East), Europe. Found on hardwood stumps.
Habitat
Saprotrophic on dead hardwood, especially elm and oak.
Season
Summer to autumn.
Toxin Type
Psilocybin
Symptoms
Psilocybin causes visual hallucinations and altered perception. Rusty orange spore print is distinctive.
Hallucinogenic Effects
Contains psilocybin producing visual hallucinations, enhanced colors, and altered perception. Effects similar to P. cubensis but generally milder.
User Reported Vision
Big laughing gym patterns with strong foundations. Validipes spirits stood firm while laughing. The world was stable but hilariously absurd.