Coprinopsis atramentaria [Coprinus atramentarius] (Bulliard 1784 : Fries) Redhead, Vilgalys, & Moncalvo in Redhead, Vilgalys, Moncalvo, Johnson & Hopple 2001 (Family Psathyrellaceae)

Saprotrophic, April - December (Earliest: 9.5), Caespitose
Cap: 30-100mm, Stem: 40x8-175x15mm, Gills: L=50-300, I=3-7

Protective Chemicals
Alkaloids Coprine
Sterols Ergosterol

Biotopes:
Meadows

Lawns
Food:
Buried Dead Wood
Decomposers:
Mycetophila fungorum

Memento des Champignons: Coprin noir d'encre
Mushroomexpert: Coprinopsis atramentaria
Mykoweb: Coprinopsis atramentaria


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