Shaggy Ink Cap
Coprinus comatus
Información Básica
- Familia:
- Agaricaceae
- Categoría:
- Hongos
- Estado:
- Least Concern
- Floración:
- April - November
Descripción
A distinctive mushroom with a cylindrical white cap covered in shaggy scales. As it ages, the cap dissolves into black ink from the edges upward.
Hábitat
Lawns, roadsides, disturbed ground, compost heaps
Características
- height:
- 10-20 cm
- flower Color:
- White with brown scales
- leaf Type:
- N/A
- growth Form:
- Saprobic fungus
🍽️ Usos Culinarios
Must be eaten within hours of picking before it dissolves. Delicate flavor, excellent sautéed. Do not consume with alcohol - can cause unpleasant reactions.