Shaggy Ink Cap Collection

Shaggy ink cap, lawyer's wig or shaggy mane, Coprinus comatus. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration by
FLO4633535 Shaggy ink cap, lawyer's wig or shaggy mane, Coprinus comatus. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration by William Hamilton Gibson from his book Our Edible Toadstools

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

Ink cap mushroom 1891
Atlas des Champignons, L. Dufour 1891

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

Shaggy ink cap (Coprinus comatus) with black gills. This fungus is deliquescent. It absorbs water molecules from its surrounding environment causing it to become scaly and turn black

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Discover the enchanting allure of the Shaggy Ink Cap mushroom (Coprinus comatus) in the picturesque landscapes of Wieringen, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands. This captivating fungus, also known as the "ink cap," has been intriguing naturalists since its discovery in 1891. With its distinctive bell-shaped caps and slender stems, the a common sight in North Hesse, Hesse, Germany, and other parts of Europe. As the cap matures, it transforms from a vibrant brown to a striking inky black, releasing a blue-black liquid that stains anything it touches. A true marvel of nature, the Shaggy Ink Cap continues to fascinate and inspire, as captured in these stunning images by William A. Bolton / SpecialistStock.