Synonyms: Agaricus cinereus, Agaricus fimetarius, Agaricus macrorhizus, Agaricus pullatus, Agaricus radians, Agaricus tomentosus, Coprinus cinereus, Coprinus delicatulus, Coprinus fimetarius, Coprinus macrorhizus, Coprinus pullatus, Coprinus tomentosus.
Common name: grey inkcap.
Extract from Wikipedia article: Coprinopsis cinerea is a species of mushroom in the family Psathyrellaceae. Commonly known as the gray shag, it is edible, but must be used promptly after collecting.
Swedish: Dyngbläcksvamp.
Coprinopsis cinerea is a species of fungus that grows in clusters on rich soil, dung, and decaying organic matter. In East and Central Texas, it typically fruits from spring to fall, producing bell-shaped caps that range in color from pale brown to dark gray, often with a distinctive rusty-red hue on the gills. The fungus can be found in a variety of habitats, including lawns, fields, and woodland edges, where it breaks down organic matter and recycles nutrients. It is a relatively common species in the region, particularly in areas with rich soil and ample moisture.
Gray shag inkcap mushrooms (Coprinopsis cinerea) on a mulched lawn in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, March 19, 2018
Gray shag inkcap mushrooms (Coprinopsis cinerea) on mulch in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, March 19, 2018
Masses of gray shag inkcap mushrooms (Coprinopsis cinerea) on mulch in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, March 19, 2018
Pleated Pluteus (Pluteus longistriatus) and inkcap (Coprinopsis cinerea) mushrooms on mulch in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 13, 2018
Gray shag inkcap mushrooms (Coprinopsis cinerea) on a tree utilization site near Post Oak Trail in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, July 5, 2021
Gray shag inkcap mushrooms (Coprinopsis cinerea) on wood chips near Post Oak Trail in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, July 5, 2021
Caps of inkcap mushrooms (Coprinopsis cinerea) on wood chips near Post Oak Trail in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, July 5, 2021
Gray shag inkcap mushrooms (Coprinopsis cinerea) on wood chips of a tree utilization site near Post Oak Trail in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, July 5, 2021
Grey inkcap mushrooms (Coprinopsis cinerea) on mulch in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, September 6, 2022
Grey inkcap mushrooms (Coprinopsis cinerea) on piles of mulch near Post Oak Trail in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, September 6, 2022Observations of Coprinopsis cinerea in East and Central Texas show that the fungus thrives in areas with abundant organic matter. It was found growing on mulched lawns, mulch, wood chips, and tree utilization sites in Lick Creek Park, College Station, Texas. The mushrooms were observed in various stages, from mature caps to masses of fruiting bodies, and often co-occurred with other fungal species like Pleated Pluteus. The observations spanned multiple dates, including March 19, 2018, May 13, 2018, July 5, 2021, and September 6, 2022, suggesting that Coprinopsis cinerea is a common and persistent presence in the area. The fungus appears to favor environments with rich decomposing material, such as mulch and wood chips, where it can break down organic matter and recycle nutrients.
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