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Common Ink Cap

Coprinopsis atramentaria

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Fungi ›Phylum: Basidiomycota ›Class: Agaricomycetes ›Order: Agaricales ›Family: Psathyrellaceae ›Genus: Coprinopsis

About

Coprinopsis atramentaria, commonly known as the common ink cap or inky cap, is an edible (but sometimes poisonous, when combined with alcohol) mushroom found in Europe and North America. Previously known as Coprinus atramentarius, it is the second best known ink cap and previous member of the genus Coprinus after C. comatus. It is a widespread and common fungus found throughout the northern hemisphere. Clumps of mushrooms arise after rain from spring to autumn, commonly in urban...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Common Ink Cap?
The scientific name of Common Ink Cap is Coprinopsis atramentaria.
What kingdom does Common Ink Cap belong to?
Common Ink Cap belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
What phylum does Common Ink Cap belong to?
Common Ink Cap belongs to the phylum Basidiomycota.
What class does Common Ink Cap belong to?
Common Ink Cap belongs to the class Agaricomycetes.
What order does Common Ink Cap belong to?
Common Ink Cap belongs to the order Agaricales.
What family does Common Ink Cap belong to?
Common Ink Cap belongs to the family Psathyrellaceae.
What genus does Common Ink Cap belong to?
Common Ink Cap belongs to the genus Coprinopsis.