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Shaggy Mane Mushroom

Coprinus comatus

Description:

White dome mushroom with brown markings

Habitat:

Near creek bed in otherwise dry area about 7000 ft elevation at Camp Mataguay

3 Comments

KarenSaxton
KarenSaxton 12 years ago

You're welcome! A note. They have to be cooked almost immediately after picking as they go limp and inky very quickly... ew!

CindyBinghamKeiser
CindyBinghamKeiser 12 years ago

Thank you for the ID Karen!

KarenSaxton
KarenSaxton 12 years ago

Shaggymane! YUM!

California, USA

Spotted on Apr 9, 2010
Submitted on Jul 26, 2011

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