Species guide
Shaggy mane
Has dangerous lookalikesCoprinus comatus
What does Shaggy mane look like?
A tall, white, cylindrical cap covered in shaggy, upturned scales. As it ages the cap edge dissolves into a black, inky liquid.
Is Shaggy mane dangerous?
Eaten by some foragers when very fresh, but it deteriorates within hours and has inky-cap relatives that react badly with alcohol. Edibility can't be judged from a photo.
Commonly confused with
- Other inky caps: some cause illness when combined with alcohol
What should I do about Shaggy mane?
Confirm any find with a local expert before considering it.
Never decide what's safe to eat or touch from a photo or a web page. Identification here is for learning and curiosity only. For anything you might eat, handle or that could harm you or a pet, consult a qualified local expert, and seek medical or veterinary care if exposure has happened.