Shaggy Ink Cap
Coprinus comatus

Habitat: Quite common place in areas of grassland, woodland and urban areas.

Further information:
This very distinctive fungus, normally appears around August­October. It can grow to a height of up to 30cm. When it first emerges it is an enclosed egg-shape with white shaggy fibres. As it ages, so it expands and together with its gills, blackens and liquefies. Edible when young.

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Species Unknown

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