Shaggy Mane
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| Scientific name | Coprinus comatus |
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| Class | Agaricomycetes |
| Rank | Species |
| Kingdom | Fungi |
| Higher classification | Coprinus |
| Did you know | One common inky cap mushroom in North America is Coprinus comatus, which is also known as the shaggy mane, shaggy inky cap, and the lawyer's wig. |
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| ID | 796245 |
About Shaggy Mane
Coprinus comatus, the shaggy ink cap, lawyer's wig, or shaggy mane, is a common fungus often seen growing on lawns, along gravel roads and waste areas. The young fruit bodies first appear as white cylinders emerging from the ground, then the bell-shaped caps open out.