Common Inky-cap, (es) Coprino alcoholico, (fr) Coprin noir d'encre, (de) Grauer Tintling
Characteristics
Edibility - edible with limitations
Time of Appearance - mid-spring-mid-fall
Location - forest edges, meadows
Taste - neutral, mild
Cap
4-8cm wide; light gray to brownish gray; thin flesh ; bald, smooth or lengthwise folded skin; at maturity completely dissolves ink-like.
Gills
Light gray, then black; stand very closely; at maturity completely dissolves ink-like.
Stipe
White to light gray; soon becoming hallow; nodular thickening; ring less; base somewhat rooted.
Flesh
White; neutral smell and taste.
Spore Print
Black
Season and Habitat
May-November (in temperate climate zone); in open grassy sites, forest tracks or clearings, roadsides, field, also on decayed stumps; social; common.
Strategy for Sustaining Life
Humus wasting saprobiont.
Look-Alikes
Shaggy Mane; Coprinus alopecia, poisonous with alcohol.
Edibility
Limitedly edible; but in conjunction with alcohol it can temporarily cause flushing, palpitations, dizziness, and shortness of breath (antabus reaction). Toxin: Corpin.
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