African Transkei Strain

The South African Transkei strain of Psilocybe cubensis hails from South Africa and is known as the Transkei or South African Transkei . It was the first strain of Psilocybe cubensis to become widely available that originated from Africa. The original magic mushrooms were gathered in January 2002 in Transkei, located in the Wild Coast region of South Africa.

These magic mushrooms were found growing directly on dung under the shade of trees. The Psilocybe cubensis Transkei variety is of medium size with a sturdy, slightly twisted stem. When young, they boast bright orange/brown caps that eventually fade to a very pale, almost white color.

When combined with the purplish hue from sporulation, these caps display a unique white/purple/golden pattern. The veil remains attached to the cap for an extended period before tearing. This leaves remnants on both the stem and cap.