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Coprinus comatus
The shaggy ink cap is easily recognizable from its almost cylindical cap which initially covers most of its stem. The cap is mostly white with shaggy scales, which are more pale brown at the apex. The free gills change rapidly from white to pink, then to black. It is deliquescent. The stipe has a loose ring and measures 10–37 centimetres (3.9–14.6 in) high by 1–2.5 centimetres (0.39–0.98 in) diameter. Microscopically it lacks pleurocystidia. The spore print is black-brown and the spores measure 10–13 × 6.5–8 µm. The flesh is white and the taste mild. https://www.google.pt/url?sa=t&rct=j...
It grows in groups in places which are often unexpected, such as green areas in towns. It occurs widely in grasslands and meadows in Europe and North America. It appears to have been introduced to Australia, New Zealand and Iceland. In Australia the species is sufficiently common to have been featured on a postage stamp issued by Australia Post in 1981.
Spotted in a mix forest near my house. Photos #2 #4 and #5 where taken Feb 10,#1 #3 and #6 Feb 13
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Thanks Mark,i dont taste it because second time i saw it it was allready to in decay,but this place is good for them,so lets see next time:-)
Nice find Antonio. Did you taste these? Alex Koenig said it was his favourite. I have not tried it yet.