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Shaggy Ink Cap

Coprinus comatus

Description:

Shaggy gray and white, inky fungi with pink and black gills.

Habitat:

Along trail in scrub oak and grass after recent rain.

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shaggy ink cap
Coprinus comatus


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3 Comments

CindyBinghamKeiser
CindyBinghamKeiser 12 years ago

Thanks for the ID auntnance123! I am amazed at how variable this species is!

CindyBinghamKeiser
CindyBinghamKeiser 12 years ago

LOL, the rest of the series shows it's a mushroom :) I broke it apart to show the inside.

Jacob Gorneau
Jacob Gorneau 12 years ago

What is this?

Poway, California, USA

Spotted on Mar 21, 2012
Submitted on Mar 22, 2012

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