Coprinus Collection

Mushrooms Walsh 7-11
Varieties of mushroom: the three poisonous items are labelled in green

Common ink cap or inky cap, Coprinus atramentarius. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration by William Hamilton Gibson from his book Our Edible Toadstools and Mushrooms, Harper, New York, 1895

Shaggy ink cap, Coprinus comatus
Shaggy ink cap, lawyers wig or shaggy mane, Coprinus comatus. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration by William Hamilton Gibson from his book Our Edible Toadstools and Mushrooms, Harper

Curtis British Entomology Plate 334
Coleoptera: Necrodes littoralis (Bent-legged Silpha) [Plant: Coprinus sp. (Coprinus sp.)] Date: 1824-39

Magpie inkcap (Coprinus picaceus) fungus, Wimborne, Dorset, England, UK, October

Magpie Fungus {Coprinus picaceus} in beech wood, Cornwall, UK. November

Shaggy Ink Cap (Coprinus comatus) mushrooms, Wieringen, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands

Shaggy inkcap, Coprinus comatus, and mica cap, Coprinellus micaceus.. Chromolithograph from Leon Dufours Atlas des Champignons Comestibles et Veneneux (1891)

Glistenin Ink-cap or Mica Cap -Coprinellus micaceus-, Emsland, Lower Saxony, Germany

Wildflowers. 1. Dandelion 2. Rough Sowthistle 3. Common Horsetail 3a. Barren Shoot Of The Common Horsetail 4. Hair Moss 5. A Moss 6. Bog Moss 7. A Lichen Iceland Moss 8. Fungus, Toadstool

Mushroom Cluster 19C
A cluster of mushrooms: either Flammulina or Coprinus species

Shaggy ink cap, Coprinus comatus, and Coprinopsis picacea, edible.. Chromolithograph by C. Krause from Fritz Leubas Edible and Poisonous Mushrooms, Neuchatel, Switzerland, 1890

Maned agaric, Coprinus comatus.. Maned agaric, Coprinus comatus. Chromolithograph of an illustration by Mordecai Cubitt Cooke from A Plain and Easy Account of British Fungi, Robert Hardwicke

Ink mushroom, Coprinus atramentarius 1, and grey clavaria, Clavaria cinerea 2.. Ink mushroom, Coprinus atramentarius 1, and grey clavaria, Clavaria cinerea 2

Coprinus atramenarius, Common Ink-cap mushrooms fruiting in dense cluster

Shaggy Ink Cap -Coprinus comatus-, North Hesse, Hesse, Germany

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Fungi - Coprinus impatiens (Coprinus impatiens) Date:

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Shaggy Ink Cap Fungi - Autumn (Coprinus comatus) Date:

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The Shaggy Ink Cap - oozes slime to attract flies (Coprinus comatus) Date:

Small Inkcap Fungi (Coprinus sp. ) fruiting bodies, growing out of compost in plant trays, Powys, Wales, February
Small Inkcap Fungi (Coprinus sp.) fruiting bodies, growing out of compost in plant trays, Powys, Wales, February

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"Coprinus: A Fascinating World of Mushrooms" Mushroom enthusiasts, rejoice. Coprinus, a genus of mushrooms, offers a diverse and captivating array of species. From the well-known Shaggy inkcap (Coprinus comatus) to the Common ink cap or inky cap (Coprinus atramentarius), these fungi are sure to pique your curiosity. One cannot help but marvel at the intricate beauty of the Shaggy ink cap. With its shaggy appearance and delicate structure, it stands out among other mushrooms. Its cousin, the Magpie inkcap (Coprinus picaceus), also captures attention with its striking black and white colors. Found in various locations across England and Cornwall, these mushrooms thrive in different environments. Whether it's Wimborne or Dorset in October or beech woods in Cornwall during November, Coprinus picaceus never fails to create an enchanting sight. The Maned agaric (Coprinus comatus) is another notable member of this genus. Its elegant mane-like appearance sets it apart from its counterparts. Meanwhile, the Ink mushroom (Coprinus atramentarius) showcases a dark allure that adds mystery to any woodland landscape. Venturing beyond Europe's borders reveals even more fascinating species within this genus. In Noord-Holland, The Netherlands, one can stumble upon clusters of Shaggy Ink Cap mushrooms dotting the landscape like little treasures waiting to be discovered. Traveling further east brings us to Lower Saxony in Germany where we find Glistening Ink-cap or Mica Cap (Coprinellus micaceus). This unique mushroom glistens like mica under sunlight—a true natural wonder worth exploring. Whether you're an avid mycologist or simply appreciate nature's wonders, it offers endless fascination.