Shaggy Mane
Coprinus comatus
Also called: Shaggy Mane, Lawyer's Wig, Shaggy Ink Cap
Overview
Disturbed-ground saprotroph. Deliquesces within hours — same-day harvest only.
Edibility
Edible
Rarity
common
Trophic mode
saprotrophic
Typical peak
May / Oct
Season
May & Oct — typical fruiting months: Apr, Sep.
Host trees & substrate
- Disturbed ground
- Roadsides
Where it grows
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