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Shaggy Mane Mushroom

Coprinus comatus

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Field Notes

Description:

White dome mushroom with brown markings

Habitat:

Near creek bed in otherwise dry area about 7000 ft elevation at Camp Mataguay

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Coprinus comatus

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shaggy mane

Coprinus comatus

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KarenSaxton
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KarenSaxton
You're welcome! A note. They have to be cooked almost immediately after picking as they go limp and inky very quickly... ew!

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PublishedJuly 26, 2011

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