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Shaggy Ink Cap

Coprinus comatus

Photo by jaredjnichols
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Field Notes

Description:

Some variety of club shaped fungus. Will post an idea of what it is once I retrieve my identification guide.

Habitat:

Near walking path, rich earth. Growing near mixed vegetation, multiple variety of trees and grasses. Found five-seven feet from wet run off.

Species ID Suggestions

shaggy ink cap

Coprinus comatus

Comments (1)

Thanks scaberstalk, sounds like it. Thanks for the link. It would have been great to get a pic of it dripping ink.

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PublishedApril 4, 2011

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