Shaggy Ink Cap - Coprinus comatus

Several giants have popped up here over the last couple of nights. This one was about 9-10 inches tall. It is edible, but has to be eaten very soon after picking or it dissolves into an inky mess! It's cultivated for food in China. Other names are Shaggy Mane and Lawyers Wig

[Bep]

Beautiful image. I didn't know ink caps were edible.

[Margo]

Amazing find fav

[amyK]

looks like it belongs in a fairy tale

[Jeff in VT, USA]

Great find..

[Dawn]

Wow it's a first for me fav

[Lynne]

Great shot

[Rick]

Looks like a down low shot on this one. Great capture.

[Lois]

Interesting plant!

[Andy]

Nice fungi

[Christopher Cox]

It's funny, I can always recognise your shots before your name appears! Another fascinating picture

[Julienne Jones]

@christophercox does that mean I'm predictable! I guess they are all pretty much of a theme though!

[Christopher Cox]

@julienne1 They're always things I've never seen before, or cows!