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Shaggy Ink Cap

Coprinus comatus

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Field Notes

Description:

Shaggy gray and white, inky fungi with pink and black gills.

Habitat:

Along trail in scrub oak and grass after recent rain.

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Coprinus comatus

Species ID Suggestions

shaggy ink cap

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auntnance123
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Comments (3)
CindyBinghamKeiser
Thanks for the ID auntnance123! I am amazed at how variable this species is!
CindyBinghamKeiser
LOL, the rest of the series shows it's a mushroom :) I broke it apart to show the inside.

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Fungus in America
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2012 Best Wildlife Photo

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PublishedMarch 22, 2012

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