Synonyms: Agaricus lagopus, Coprinus lagopus.
Common names: hare's foot inkcap, Woolly-stalked Coprinus.
Extract from Wikipedia article: Coprinopsis lagopus is a species of fungus in the family Psathyrellaceae. Until 2001, the species was known as Coprinus lagopus; advances in the understanding of phylogenetic relationships between the various coprinoid species led to a major reorganization of that genus. It is a delicate and short-lived fungus, the fruit bodies lasting only a few hours before dissolving into a black ink – a process called deliquescence. The vague resemblance of the young fruit body to the paw of a white rabbit has earned this species the common name harefoot mushroom.
Dutch: Hazenpootje (paddenstoel), Finnish: Jänönmustesieni, German: Hasenpfote (Pilz), Hungarian: Gatyás tintagomba, Lithuanian: Ilgakotis mėšlagrybis, Polish: Czernidłak srokaty, Romanian: Bălegar pufos, Russian: Навозник пушистый, Swedish: Dunbläcksvamp.
Coprinopsis lagopus is a species of fungus that grows in clusters on soil, dung, and rich organic matter. In East and Central Texas, it typically fruits from spring to fall, producing small to medium-sized bell-shaped caps that are initially white or pale yellow, later turning brown and eventually blackening and deliquescing. The gills are crowded, free, and turn black with age. It can be found in a variety of habitats, including lawns, fields, and along roadsides, often in areas with rich soil and abundant organic matter.
Hare's foot inkcap mushrooms (Coprinopsis lagopus) on a lawn on Anderson Street. College Station, Texas, November 8, 2017
Hare's foot inkcap mushrooms (Coprinopsis lagopus) on a mulched lawn in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, March 19, 2018
Hare's foot inkcap mushrooms (Coprinopsis lagopus) on mulch in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, March 19, 2018
Masses of Hare's foot inkcap mushrooms (Coprinopsis lagopus) on mulch in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, March 19, 2018
Hare's foot inkcap mushrooms (Coprinopsis lagopus) on a tree utilization site near Post Oak Trail in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, July 5, 2021
Hare's foot inkcap mushrooms (Coprinopsis lagopus) on wood chips near Post Oak Trail in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, July 5, 2021
Caps of inkcap mushrooms Coprinopsis lagopus on wood chips near Post Oak Trail in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, July 5, 2021
Hare's foot inkcap mushrooms (Coprinopsis lagopus) on wood chips of a tree utilization site near Post Oak Trail in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, July 5, 2021
Hare's foot inkcap mushrooms (Coprinopsis lagopus) on mulch in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, September 6, 2022
Hare's foot inkcap mushrooms (Coprinopsis lagopus) on piles of mulch near Post Oak Trail in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, September 6, 2022
Hare's foot inkcap mushrooms (Coprinopsis lagopus) on mulch in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, April 15, 2026
Top view of Hare's foot inkcap mushrooms (Coprinopsis lagopus) on mulch in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, April 15, 2026
Young Hare's foot inkcap mushrooms (Coprinopsis lagopus) on mulch in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, April 15, 2026
Caps of Hare's foot inkcap mushrooms (Coprinopsis lagopus) on mulch in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, April 15, 2026
Cluster of Hare's foot inkcap mushrooms (Coprinopsis lagopus) on mulch in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, April 15, 2026
Cap texture of Hare's foot inkcap mushrooms (Coprinopsis lagopus) on mulch in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, April 15, 2026
Split caps of Hare's foot inkcap mushrooms (Coprinopsis lagopus) on mulch in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, April 15, 2026
Cluster of young Hare's foot inkcap mushrooms (Coprinopsis lagopus) on mulch in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, April 15, 2026Observations of Coprinopsis lagopus in East and Central Texas reveal that the fungus tends to thrive in lawns and grassy areas. On November 8, 2017, a notable sighting occurred on a lawn on Anderson Street in College Station, Texas, where a cluster of Hare's foot inkcap mushrooms emerged. The species was found growing in a lush, green environment, suggesting a preference for moist and fertile soil. Further observations in the region have confirmed that Coprinopsis lagopus is relatively common in urban and suburban areas, often fruiting in late fall to early winter. The fungus typically grows in small to large groups, with individual mushrooms reaching varying sizes. In East and Central Texas, Coprinopsis lagopus appears to be well adapted to the local climate and soil conditions, allowing it to flourish in a range of environments. Its growth patterns are influenced by rainfall and temperature.
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