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Glistening ink cap

Coprinellus micaceus

Photo by MartinL
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Description:

Large cluster growing at the base of a dead tree

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Glistening Inkcap (Coprinellus micaceus)

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Mica ink cap

Coprinellus micaceus

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MartinL
There were a lot at the base of a dead tree (tulip tree) and these two were quite young. I do not recall if the mature gills were darker.
Leuba Ridgway
Looks so fresh ! -great photo -I can almost smell the damp earth!!

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PublishedNovember 29, 2011

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