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Shaggy Ink Cap

Coprinus comatus

Description:

A very odd mushroom which sprouts from the ground, matures into large caps and shrivels into black goo within just a few days.

2 Species ID Suggestions

RandyL.
RandyL. 10 years ago
Scaly Ink Cap
Coprinopsis variegata Coprinopsis variegata (MushroomExpert.Com)
Lafcadio
Lafcadio 10 years ago
shaggy ink cap
Coprinus comatus Coprinus comatus


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1 Comment

HenryTM82
HenryTM82 10 years ago

I think that may be it. Thanks very much! :)

HenryTM82
Spotted by
HenryTM82

Manhattan, Kansas, USA

Spotted on May 29, 2013
Submitted on Jan 24, 2014

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