Taxonomy

Coprinus comatus | Lawyer's Wig | Caidhp Mhosach

Distribution

Status

Conservation status

Not Assessed         

Legal status

Not Protected 

Species Biology

Identification

A distinctive species of fungi, tall and upright and starting of white. 

The cap is cylindrical and is shaggy, beginning white but over time liquifies giving an black "ink" like appearance.

Preferred environment

Found in a wide range of habitats, including grasslands, verges and even gardens.

Distribution

World distribution(GBIF)

Temporal change

Records submitted to Data Centre in 2024

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