Magpies everywhere

flaxton · #1 (**permalink**) 22-09-2010, 09:37 PM

I found a lot of Coprinopsis picaceus today mostly past their best but this one was ok

and then I found this giant almost 40cm tall

Mal

NickCantle · #2 (**permalink**) 22-09-2010, 09:42 PM

I think you mean C. picaceus Mal

Been a long day?

Lovely pics btw and most jealous. Another species I've not seen

cervinae · #3 (**permalink**) 23-09-2010, 07:16 AM

These have got to be my favourite fungus (along with Old Man Of The Woods S. Strobilaceus) . I think they're visually stunning. I hope you don't mind me asking but were these close to York as Collins Complete Guide lists them as frequent in the south but rare elsewhere?

Regards, David

flaxton · #4 (**permalink**) 23-09-2010, 08:46 AM

Hi David
I would agree with you as OMOTW is another one I have never seen this is a favourite of mine too. These were up at Duncombe Park but I have found them at another 3 or 4 sites arround York. So not that rare in the North.

Mal

cervinae · #5 (**permalink**) 23-09-2010, 09:37 AM

I'll be sure to keep eyes peeled when wandering around down here

and I'll certainly post pics if I ever find OMOTW

Cheers, David

Ditiola · #6 (**permalink**) 23-09-2010, 04:13 PM

Hi
I am jealous as well: I found one specimen for the first time this year but is was almost over with only an inch of cap left at the top, however I suppose I know where to look for more specimens in the future.

Peter