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scaly ink cap

Coprinopsis variegata

Taxonomy

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

About

Coprinopsis variegata, commonly known as the scaly ink cap or the feltscale inky cap, is a species of fungus in the family Psathyrellaceae. Distributed in eastern North America, it has a medium-sized, bell-shaped to flattened cap up to 7.5 cm (3.0 in) in diameter, with felt-like, patchy scales. The gills, initially white, turn black in maturity and eventually dissolve into a black "ink". Fruit bodies grow in clusters or groups on leaf litter or rotted hardwood, although the...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of scaly ink cap?
The scientific name of scaly ink cap is Coprinopsis variegata.
What kingdom does scaly ink cap belong to?
scaly ink cap belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
What phylum does scaly ink cap belong to?
scaly ink cap belongs to the phylum Basidiomycota.
What class does scaly ink cap belong to?
scaly ink cap belongs to the class Agaricomycetes.
What order does scaly ink cap belong to?
scaly ink cap belongs to the order Agaricales.
What family does scaly ink cap belong to?
scaly ink cap belongs to the family Psathyrellaceae.
What genus does scaly ink cap belong to?
scaly ink cap belongs to the genus Coprinopsis.