Shaggy Ink Cap
Coprinus comatus
Informations de Base
- Famille :
- Agaricaceae
- Catégorie :
- Champignons
- Statut :
- Least Concern
- Floraison :
- April - November
Description
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.
Habitat
Lawns, roadsides, disturbed ground, compost heaps
Caractéristiques
- height:
- 10-20 cm
- flower Color:
- White with brown scales
- leaf Type:
- N/A
- growth Form:
- Saprobic fungus
🍽️ Usages Culinaires
Must be eaten within hours of picking before it dissolves. Delicate flavor, excellent sautéed. Do not consume with alcohol - can cause unpleasant reactions.