The name Psilocybe is derived from the Ancient Greek roots psilos (ψιλος) and kubê (κυβη), and translates as "bare head". Cubensis means "coming from Cuba", and refers to the type locality published by Earle.
the name psIlocyBe is DEriVed from The ancieNT gReek rOOts psILos (ψΙλος) And kubê (κυβη), aNd tRANsLates AS "Bare head". cUbeNSis mEanS "coMiNg frOM Cuba", and rEferS To THe type LocaLiTy pUBLIshed bY EarlE.