Midden inkcap

Coprinus sterquilinus, the midden ink cap, is a species of fungus in the family Agaricaceae. It grows on animal dung and occurs in Europe, Asia, Australia and America.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Midden 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

• Coprinus calyptratus
• Coprinopsis cinerea
• Coprinopsis mitrispora
• Coprinopsis pseudonivea
• Coprinopsis alnivora
• Coprinellus flocculosus

Classification

Kingdom

Fungi

Phylum

Basidiomycota

Class

Agaricomycetes

Order

Agaricales

Family

Coprinaceae

Genus

Coprinus

Species

Coprinus sterquilinus

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