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Mica cap

Coprinellus micaceus

A species of Coprinellus, Also known as Glistening inkcap

The bell-shaped mica cap mushrooms grow in clusters on wood debris and stumps, from spring to autumn. The caps appear wet and inky once they mature and begin to release spores. At that point, they can be boiled with cloves to create a useful black ink.

Cap Diameter:

2 - 5 cm

Odor:

Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.

General Info About Mica cap

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Attributes of Mica cap

Cap Diameter

2 - 5 cm

Height

4 - 10 cm

Cap

Cap 2 - 5 cm across; convex; ocher, buff to tan; with scales or granules

Cap Shape

Bell-shaped, Convex

Cap Surfaces

Visible lines or stripes

Gills

Attached, free; close, crowded; whitish to black

Gill Attachment

Notched

Stem

Stem 2 - 8 cm long, 3 - 6 mm thick; white, gray-brown; surface smooth

Stem Shapes

Cylindrical

Stem Surfaces

Smooth to slightly fibrous

Stem Cross Sections

Hollow or cottony hollow

Flesh

Thin; soft; white to pale

Ring

Ringless

Spore Print Color

Black

Odor

Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.

Body Color

Brown

Yellow

White

Flesh Bruises

The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.

Growth Form

Gregarious, Clustered

Nutrient Gathering

Saprophytic

Substrate

On soil, Dead Woods

You can find Mica cap by these plants:

European beech

Occurence Habitats

Disturbed Lands, Deciduous Woodland

Species Status

Widely distributed

Endangered Species

How to Identify Mica cap

Fruiting Body Cap Flesh

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Habitat of Mica cap

Mica cap mushrooms can be found in broad-leaf forests. They feed on tree stumps, decaying wood, and dead roots.

Distribution Area of Mica cap

North America,Europe,Africa,Central and South America,Asia,Australia,New Zealand

Scientific Classification of Mica cap

Phylum

Club fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Order

Gilled fungi

Family

Coprinaceae

Genus

Coprinellus

Toxicity and Edibility of Mica cap

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Is Mica cap Toxic?

Mica cap is a poisonous mushroom, gastroenteritis occur 30 minutes to 3 hours after ingestion. Major symptoms include nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps and diarrhea, sometimes accompanied by sweating, weakness, dizziness and chills.

Edibility of Mica cap

Mica cap is a tiny, edible mushroom with incredibly delicate flesh. Cooking this little mushroom is required before eating to deactivate the enzymes that cause gastric distress. These enzymes become active very soon after the mushroom is harvested. Eat mica cap in moderation; it can contain hazardous pollutants from its growing environment.

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Tips for Finding Mica cap

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What are the Ideal Soil Conditions for Mica cap

Prefers rich, moist, well-decayed woody material.

What are Some Tips for Finding Mica cap

Check around tree stumps, especially hardwood, as mica cap often appears close by.
Search in places where wood might be buried, such as old compost piles or mulched areas.
Look for glistening particles on young specimens as an identifying feature of mica cap.
Investigate well-shaded areas that retain moisture, ideal for mica cap growth.
Examine clusters of mushrooms, as mica cap commonly fruits in groups.