Firerug Inkcap (Coprinellus domesticus)

Firerug Inkcap, a reference photo — Photo: This image was created by user Dan Molter (shroomydan) at Mushroom Observer, a source for mycological images.You can contact this user here. · CC BY-SA 3.0 (licence)

Coprinellus domesticus, commonly known as the domestic inky cap, or firerug inkcap, is a species of mushroom in the family Psathyrellaceae.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Firerug 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

Coprinellus radians
Coprinellus xanthothrix
Coprinopsis mitrispora

Classification

Kingdom: Fungi
Phylum: Basidiomycota
Class: Agaricomycetes
Order: Agaricales
Family: Psathyrellaceae
Genus: Coprinellus
Species: Coprinellus domesticus

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