Magpie Inkcap

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Coprinopsis picacea

Magpie Inkcap, a reference photo
Photo: George Chernilevsky · CC BY 4.0 (licence)

Coprinopsis picacea, commonly known as the magpie mushroom, magpie fungus, or magpie inkcap, is a species of fungus in the family Psathyrellaceae.

From Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Magpie 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.

Classification

Kingdom
Fungi
Phylum
Basidiomycota
Class
Agaricomycetes
Order
Agaricales
Family
Psathyrellaceae
Species
Coprinopsis picacea

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