Fungi Outer Hebrides


Phylum: Basidiomycota   Family: Psathyrellaceae

Coprinopsis poliomalla (Romagn.) Doveri, Granito & Lunghini

Greyhaired Inkcap

A small Inkcap that grows on dung, predominantly on cow dung. There are several similar species, and microscopic investigation is necessary to be sure. The spore size and veilar cells, in particular, are helpful features to separate it.

References: 
Kibby, G. (2021). Mushrooms and Toadstools of Britain & Europe, Volume 3: Agarics, Part 2.

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