Coprinus micaceus (Bull. ex Fr.) Fr. Glimmertintling Coprin micacé Glistening Inkcap Mica Cap . Cap 1.5-5cm high, ovoid expanding to bell-shaped, with a split or sometimes rolled-back margin that is lined and grooved almost to the center; tawny becoming cinnamon toward the center; covered with white powdery granules from the veil, especially when young, becoming smooth. Gills attached, close, moderately broad; white becoming date brown then black. Stem 25-85 x 2-5mm, hollow, fragile; white, discoloring buff in lower part; smooth or slightly felty. Odor none. Spores ellipsoid, smooth, with pore at tip, 7-10 x 4.5-6µ. Deposit date brown to blackish. Habitat in dense tufts around stumps or on bruised wood. Very common. Found widely distributed throughout North America and Europe. Season April-October (all year in southern California). Said to be edible. |