Fungus of the Month: Shaggy Inkcap (Coprinus comatus)

This month's Scottish Fungus of the Month is the Shaggy Inkcap. It is edible and apparently good for you when young, but soon turns into a black inky mess as the mushrooms age. Shaggy Inkcaps should be starting to produce mushrooms any time now. Have a look at the full profile page here so you know exactly what to look out for.

If you look at the distribution map on the profile page you will see it is surprisingly absent from much of Scotland. Are these gaps real or is it just under recorded? Perhaps you can help find out? Please let us know if you find it or submit the record to your local fungus group. Also, remember that the ever growing list of 'Fungus of the Month' profiles is available here, ordered alphabetically or by its highlight month.