Cap almost cylindrical and initially covers most of its stem, becomes later conical. It is mostly white with shaggy scales, which are more pale brown at the apex. The flesh is white and fragile and the taste is mild. Gills free from the stem, very crowded, white, becoming pinkish, then black. Finally turning to black "ink". Stem white, hollow, smooth, often very tall, slightly swollen at the base and sometimes rooting. It has a loose ring that is white, thin and often slipping down the stem towards the base. Spore print black.
Microscopic Features: The spores have an ellipsoidal shape and are smooth in texture. They measure 9-13 x 7-9.5µm and have a germ pore positioned centrally or slightly eccentrically.
Coprinus comatus on the First Nature Web site.
Coprinus comatus on the mykoweb.com web site.
Coprinus comatus on the MushroomExpert.Com Web site.
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