Coprinus comatus (Shaggy Mane, Coprinus Mushroom) [Home] | [Links] | [Gallery] | [Species List] | [Mushroom Books] | [Mushroom Recipes] | [Articles] | [Message Board] More Photos: Location: Colorado, San Juan Mountains Habitat: Commonly grows on Roadsides, Disturbed Ground, and Lawns. It is commonly found in city parks. These pictured were found in the San Juan Mountains near Wolf Creek. Spore Print: Black Edibility: Edible Color: White Description: The Coprinus Mushroom known as the Shaggy Mane is a fine edible mushroom. It must be cooked right away after it is picked otherwise it will turn to black ink very quickly. They are great fried in batter (rocky mountain calamari), or used in gravies and sauces. They do not store well in the refrigerator. This is a good mushroom for beginners as its very easy to identify. Deliquescing (liquifying to ink) with age. A cool Youtube video on the Shaggy Mane
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