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Coprinus micaceus


Coprinus micaceus
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Copyright: Nel Diepstraten (NellyD) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 237 W: 0 N: 445] (1783)
Genre: Fungi
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-11-04
Categories: Fungi
Camera: Canon 350D
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-11-09 2:56
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Points: 18
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This fungi I found on my walk at the Utrechtse Heuvelrug National Park. I've been told that this is called Hypholoma fasciculare, or in English Sulphur Tuft.

Update november 10th 2007:

Both Laszlo and Felipe told me that the ID of this fungi wasn' t Hypoloma fasciculare, but coprinus micaceus. So now that I know the correct one (thanks Laszlo and Felipe!,)I've changed the name and the information.

Info from mushroomexpert.com:

This common and beautiful mushroom is widely distributed. It grows in clusters on decaying wood, though the wood may be buried, causing the mushrooms to look terrestrial. It can be distinguished from similar Coprinus species by the fine, mica-like granules that adorn the fresh caps (though rain will frequently wash the granules away!). It is variable in color, but typically some version of tawny brown or amber.

Coprinus micaceus is listed as edible by many field guides. I have never tried it. The similar Coprinus atramentarius, the "Inky Cap," while edible, reacts with alcohol to cause nausea and other unpleasant symptoms.

Ecology: Saprobic, growing in clusters on decaying wood (the wood may be buried, causing the mushrooms to appear terrestrial); spring, summer, and fall (sometimes in winter); frequently urban, but also found in woods; widely distributed in North America.

Cap: 2-15 cm, oval when young, expanding to broadly convex or bell-shaped, sometimes with a curled up and/or tattered margin; yellow brown, tawny, amber, or sometimes paler; becoming paler with age, especially towards the margin; buttons covered with mica-like granules which frequently wash off with rain or dew; the margin lined or grooved, usually halfway towards the center or more.

Gills: Attached to the stem or free from it; pale, becoming brown, then black; deliquescing (turning to black "ink") but usually not completely; close or crowded.

Stem: 2-8 cm long; 3-6 mm thick; equal; smooth or with fine granules; white; fibrous; hollow.

Flesh: White to pale throughout; thin; soft.

Spore Print: Black.

Microscopic Features: Spores 7-11 x 4-6 µ; elliptical; smooth; with a pore tip.

The macrofeature description above matches several species, all of which are commonly called Coprinus micaceus in North America. At least five similar mushrooms belong in section micacei of section veliformes within Coprinus.
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Hallo Nel,
Goeie compo; de paddestoelen vormen een driehoek. Bovendien zijn ze allemaal scherp.
Bedankt
Annick

Hello Nel,

Nice composition. Sharpness is good, beautiful natural colours.
Well done,
Cheers,
Mariki

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  • Alex99 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3581 W: 143 N: 5669] (18529)
  • [2007-11-09 6:12]

Hi Nel.
Sweet shot of these little creatures. I am amazed with lovely vibrant colours, great details and wonderful lights. I like the large DOF, very nice surroundings and superb framing/cropping. My best wishes and compliments.
Alexei.

Hallo Nel,

Ja dat zijn ze weer. Allemaal op een rijtje met hun voetjes in een mosbedje. Wat kan je nu nog meer hebben als paddestoel. Is wel leuk als je het van links naar rechts bekijkt. Van jonkie naar de volwassen paddestoel. Toeval!!!! In ieder geval mooi scherp. Fijne herfstkleuren. Goede compostitie en interessant bijschrift. Hartelijk dank voor de Upload. Prettig weekend en tot TFS BOB

p.s heb je nog die hele kleine dunne steeltjes met een soort bruin kopje er rondom heen gezien. Zouden dat ook paddestoeltjes zijn???

Hi Nel, lovely fungi with beautiful colors, excellent sharpness, very well done, have a great week end, ciao Silvio

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  • Maite Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1007 W: 64 N: 1266] (5195)
  • [2007-11-09 12:04]

Hello Nelly
What a curious set of mushrooms! I like a lot the composition! Excellent sharpness, POV and DOF.
Great and interesting job.
My compliments and TFS
Greetings
Maite

The capture is beautiful, showing nice colurs and details, but I belive this are Coprinus, most probably Coprinus micaeus, like THIS ones I posted a long ago.
Thanks and regards, Felipe.

I like the gradation in sizes you presented here. It is an effective composition with nice natural color.

Evelynn : )

Hi Nelly,
That someone who told You this is Hypholoma fasciculare was wrong. Although THIS image is heavily post-processed, perfectly shows the difference between the species. Yours is Coprinus micaceus like THIS. Felipe ("extramundi") is absolutely right.
Otherwise a good photo, I like it. Best wishes, László from Hungary

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