The cap is merely a thin membrane holding the gills in place.
Even at this stage, when dragged across paper the cap leaves inky traces.
This one is just beginning to curl.
Here is a fine example of the inky spores ready to drip and spread.
Monday, May 16, 2011
Mushrooms of the Hay Bale: The Return
Yesterday morning as I was leaving for work, I was disappointed to see new inky caps growing from the hay bale. As excited as I was to see them standing tall with young fresh conical caps, I hated to accept that I didn't have the time to take any pictures or collect any specimens. However, I am happy to report that I am taking a few days off work as of today. I had to wait for this morning's rain to stop for a little while, but as soon as it did I was out there taking pictures. Ahh, fresh Coprinus...
The cap is merely a thin membrane holding the gills in place.
Even at this stage, when dragged across paper the cap leaves inky traces.
This one is just beginning to curl.
Here is a fine example of the inky spores ready to drip and spread.
The cap is merely a thin membrane holding the gills in place.
Even at this stage, when dragged across paper the cap leaves inky traces.
This one is just beginning to curl.
Here is a fine example of the inky spores ready to drip and spread.
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