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Magpie Fungus  Coprinopsis picacea,Geotagged,United Kingdom Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

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  1. Possibly a Magpie fungus Coprinopsis picacea
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coprinopsis_picacea
    http://www.fotonatura.org/galerias/fotos/251866/
    http://www.rogersmushrooms.com/gallery/DisplayBlock~bid~5860.asp
    http://www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk/pictures/showphoto.php/photo/95658/size/big/ppuser/22241
    Posted 10 years ago

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''Coprinopsis picacea'' is a species of fungus in the Psathyrellaceae. It is commonly called magpie fungus. It is native to Britain. This poisonous species can sometimes be confused with the edible ''Coprinus comatus''.

Similar species: Agaricales
Species identified by Sara Sadler
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By Sara Sadler

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Uploaded Jan 3, 2015. Captured Oct 20, 2014 09:56 in Unnamed Road, Arundel, West Sussex BN18, UK.
  • NIKON D3100
  • f/5.6
  • 1/250s
  • ISO200
  • 300mm