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Fairy Inkcap (Coprinellus disseminatus) — mushroom identification photo

Fairy Inkcap

Coprinellus disseminatus

— Non-Edible
Do not eat — not considered edible; may be used medicinally or for study only
Cap color
cream,gray,pale tan
Cap size
1–2 cm
Gill color
white to gray
Gill attachment
free
Stem
white, slender, 2–5 cm
Texture
very fragile, thin
Habitat
dead wood, buried wood, stumps
Fruiting season
May–October
Peak season
Spring–Fall (May–October)

Key Identification Features

Regions Found

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Look-Alikes

No documented look-alikes on record.

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