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Scaly Ink Cap

Coprinopsis variegata

Photo by Lenny2
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Field Notes

Description:

There are several fungi in the picture. I am interested in the large fungi in the middle of the picture.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (3)
Lenny2
Thanks! That was a big help. I'm still learning when it comes to fungi.
gully.moy
I agree it is a Coprinopsis or maybe Coprinellus species.
Lipase
I quickly googled Coprinellus micaceus similar species and found Coprinopsis variegate which looks pretty similar superficially at least
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PublishedMay 24, 2013

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