Coprinopsis stercorea
Coprinopsis stercorea
A species of Coprinopsis.
Coprinopsis stercorea, a fungus with an unappealing odor, is found growing on the excrement of horses and cows. It is recognizable by its small, fuzzy, egg-shaped appearance. While this species has a widespread global presence, having been found across North America, Europe, and Asia, it is nevertheless considered to be a rare find.
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Attributes of Coprinopsis stercorea
Cap Diameter
4 - 10 mm
Height
2 - 6 cm
Cap
Cap 4 - 10 mm across; ellipsoid to ovoid, to plane; white to pale-grey; mealy-granulose, in age the hairs inconspicuous; margin becoming recurved and torn
Cap Shape
Bell-shaped, Convex, Flat
Cap Surfaces
Fibrillose-scaly, Visible lines or stripes
Gills
Adnexed; subdistant, narrow; pallid in youth, eventually blackish
Gill Attachment
Free
Stem
1 - 3.5 cm long, 0.5 - 1 mm thick; equal, hollow, fragile; watery-white to pale-grey; when young covered with whitish hairs
Stem Shapes
Club Shaped
Stem Surfaces
Smooth to slightly fibrous
Flesh
Auto digesting
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
Black
Odor
Reportedly unpleasant, with a nondescript quality.
Body Color
GrayWhite
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Scattered, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
On animal dung
Species Status
Common
Endangered Species
No
Scientific Classification of Coprinopsis stercorea
Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Gilled fungi
Family
Coprinaceae
Genus
Coprinopsis
Toxicity and Edibility of Coprinopsis stercorea
Is Coprinopsis stercorea Toxic?
Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.
