Hillbilly (p. cubensis) is one of the rare strains with a deeply rooted American origin story. The strain was discovered in the hills of Arkansas by a mycopia user named, "The Hillbilly”, and has been spread across the deep south ever since. It is one of the few strains that represents the American southlands, and its name is meant to tease at a natural tradition / rural way of living in those areas.
A “hillbilly”, despite its negative connotations, can be met with pride when working with this strain because of how easy it is to work with, its geographical origin, and its beautiful morphology. This mushroom truly embodies southern hospitality, with the distinct aura of the region’s underrated biodiversity. It is a great strain for mycologists and hobbyists of all skill levels.