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Grey shag (Ink cap)

Coprinopsis cinerea (= Coprinus cinereus)

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Description:

Delicate grey mushroom with grooved cap and black gills There are flaky remnants of the veil on the hood. The fragile stem is a brilliant pure white.

Habitat:

Growing after heavy rain in wood chips.

Notes:

http://mycor.nancy.inra.fr/blogGenomes/?... http://www.nagrzyby.pl/index.php?artname...

1 Species ID Suggestions

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HemaShah
HemaShah 11 years ago
Inky Cap Mushroom
Coprinus sp Coprinoid Mushrooms: The Inky Caps (MushroomExpert.Com)


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4 Comments

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Hema Shah
Hema Shah 11 years ago

Looks like "Coprinus variegatus " Scaly inky cap.

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MartinL
MartinL 11 years ago

Thanks for your confirmation Emma.

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Hema Shah
Hema Shah 11 years ago

http://www.flickr.com/photos/mfortune/66...

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Gerardo Aizpuru
Gerardo Aizpuru 11 years ago

Beautiful shots Martin!

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MartinL
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MartinL

3765, Victoria, Australia

Spotted on May 28, 2012
Submitted on May 28, 2012

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