Panaeolus Cyanescens (Australia Red Down Under) Spore Syringe

£20.00

Panaeolus Cyanescens “Red Down Under” is a rare Australian variant distinguished by its reddish-brown spores, deviating from the typical black. This unique mutation offers valuable insights for microscopy, particularly in comparative spore morphology studies.

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Panaeolus Cyanescens (Australia Red Down Under)

  • Genus: Panaeolus
  • Species: Panaeolus Cyanescens
  • Strain: Australia; Red Down Under
  • Sub-strain:
  • Geographical Origin: Australia
  • Climate: Subtropical
  • Preferred Substrate: Cow dung, enriched soils
  • Cap Shape: Convex to campanulate
  • Cap Colour: Light brown to off-white
  • Stem Structure: Slender, fragile, prone to blue bruising
  • Veil Type: Partial, ephemeral
  • Spore Print Colour: Reddish-brown
  • Spore Size: 12–14 x 8–11 µm (elliptical)
  • Spore Density in Prints: Moderate to high
  • Unique Morphological Traits: Red spore mutation; lacks typical black pigmentation; compact clusters
  • Microscopy & Research Relevance: Valued for unique red spore morphology and comparative studies
  • Historical or Cultural Relevance: Discovered in Australia; notable for its red spore mutation
  • Strain Stability: Genetically stable
  • Research Status: Moderate – Recognised within the mycology community with known characteristics
  • Ease of Microscopy: Moderate – Requires careful handling due to delicate structure