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Shaggy ink cap

Coprinus comatus

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Ahmed Mujcinovic
Dear Michel, this is the late, probably the last stage of this fungus life, so it doesn't have white or shaggy appearance. But there was couple of younger specimen in surroundings, as in this spotting: http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/909061498 so they help me in determination. Thank you on your interest in my spotting. Greetings.
MichelBeeckman
It is more likely a species of Coprinellus, rather than Coprinus, as the cap doesn't have the white, shaggy appearence and lacks a brown, ochraceous or whitish central velum patch. As it looks like it stands solitary, I'd suggest a species of Coprinellus from section Domestici, which means it is a member of the group surrounding Coprinellus domesticus. Microscopy is required to find out the exact species.
Ahmed Mujcinovic
Thanks. No, i haven't tried to make ink, but it seems very interesting. Actually I'm quite busy at the moment, but I'll give it a try in future. I ate young specimen of this fungus and that is my only experience with it. :-)
HemaShah
great pic! have you tried making ink out of it?https://loublissart.wordpress.com/2015/11/14/making-ink-from-mushrooms/
triggsturner
Incredible is right. Great spothing Mauron. Thanks for sharing it.
Liana
That's a cool bit of fungi! Great shot Mauron! Thank you for sharing :)

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PublishedOctober 22, 2016

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