Coprinopsis cinerea is a species of mushroom in the family Psathyrellaceae. Commonly known as the gray shag, it is edible, but must be used promptly after collecting.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Grey inkcap being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Coprinopsis lagopus
- Coprinus sterquilinus
- Coprinellus flocculosus
- Coprinopsis pseudonivea
- Coprinus calyptratus
- Coprinopsis nivea
Classification
- Kingdom
- Fungi
- Phylum
- Basidiomycota
- Class
- Agaricomycetes
- Order
- Agaricales
- Family
- Psathyrellaceae
- Genus
- Coprinopsis
- Species
- Coprinopsis cinerea
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