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Shaggy Mane

Coprinus comatus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Fungi ›Phylum: Basidiomycota ›Class: Agaricomycetes ›Order: Agaricales ›Family: Coprinaceae ›Genus: Coprinus

About

Coprinus comatus, the shaggy ink cap, lawyer's wig, or shaggy mane, is a common fungus often seen growing on lawns, along gravel roads and waste areas. The young fruit bodies first appear as white cylinders emerging from the ground, then the bell-shaped caps open out. The caps are white, and covered with scales—this is the origin of the common names of the fungus. The gills beneath the cap are white, then pink, then turn black and...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Shaggy Mane?
The scientific name of Shaggy Mane is Coprinus comatus.
What kingdom does Shaggy Mane belong to?
Shaggy Mane belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
What phylum does Shaggy Mane belong to?
Shaggy Mane belongs to the phylum Basidiomycota.
What class does Shaggy Mane belong to?
Shaggy Mane belongs to the class Agaricomycetes.
What order does Shaggy Mane belong to?
Shaggy Mane belongs to the order Agaricales.
What family does Shaggy Mane belong to?
Shaggy Mane belongs to the family Coprinaceae.
What genus does Shaggy Mane belong to?
Shaggy Mane belongs to the genus Coprinus.