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Coprinus plicatilis
Small, delicate and wildly beautiful mushroom. White and grey.
Growing in the garden just after a rain, in old leaf mulch.
Spotted on Oct 3, 2011
Submitted on Oct 3, 2011
3 Comments
I see what you mean, that must be a sight to behold. :)
Yes - from above I thought it was dull grey and hohum looking. Then I brought it inside and looked at it closely. So much detail and beauty. Reminded me a little of a jellyfish with the translucent spines.
Wow -- looks so delicate!