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Shaggy Mane (Coprinus comatus)

Shaggy mane (Coprinus comatus) is a common, widespread, and showy mushroom. When young and fresh, the tall cap is oval to cylindrical, covering most of the stem. During this phase, the mushroom is edible and has a mild flavor. Also known as shaggy ink cap, this species dissolves into an inky muck as it ages - a fascinating process known as autodigestion.


Shaggy mane (Coprinus comatus), young mushroom, suitable for eating. Solano County, California.
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Shaggy mane (Coprinus comatus). Mature, inky mushrooms (left, inedible) and young mushroom (right, edible). Solano County, California.
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Shaggy mane (Coprinus comatus), mature, inedible mushrooms in the inky phase. Solano County, California.
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