Species details

Shaggy ink cap

Coprinus comatus

Conditional / expert preparation
Shaggy ink cap – Coprinus comatus

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Description

A tall white inkcap with shaggy scales that dissolves from the cap margin into black liquid as it matures.

Identification features

The gills change from white to pink and then black. Reliable identification requires a young, fresh, complete specimen.

Habitat

On lawns, pathsides, parks, and other nutrient-rich disturbed ground.

Fruiting period

April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November

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