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Are these Ink Caps?


Are these Ink Caps?

I know nothing about fungi and their names, but for some reason this one made me think of a name I have heard, but don't know if I am right...?



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Love the markings and shape wonderful colouring

8 Nov, 2009

 

looks like it potty :o)) coprinus atramentarius, comman ink cap

8 Nov, 2009

 

Yes, looks like Shaggy Inkcap to me, too.

8 Nov, 2009

 

david shaggy ink cap is longer and flaky and whiter

8 Nov, 2009

 

Oh, so they are, Sandra. Omit the shaggy, then.

8 Nov, 2009

 

lol , im no expert david just trying to get into them, so many, but love em ;o)

8 Nov, 2009

 

They are lovely to look at aren't they? Facinating.

9 Nov, 2009

amy
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I went on a Fungi foray the other year Sandra , I thought I would like to learn more about them , you couldn't get near the teacher with your ' find ' there where so many kids crowding round , I need an adult only... one .to one ..LOL....

9 Nov, 2009

 

what a shame amy,, would be great to learn more about them, i just cant keep the names in my head lol, have to keep looking them up :o)

9 Nov, 2009

 

I wouldn't remember either, Sandra! There are so many different fungi about but I have no idea what they are! I just admire them as I pass by!

13 Nov, 2009

 

i think im just going to admire them to potty, sooo many, thousands of them infact :o))

13 Nov, 2009



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