Coprinopsis nivea
(Fr.)
Snow white ink cap
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Description
A small inky cap mushroom in the family Psathyrellaceae with a cap 1.5-3 cm across that starts egg-shaped and expands to bell-shaped, covered in white powdery veil fragments when young. It grows in wetland environments.
Where It Grows
Asia, Australia, India,
Synonyms
Coprinus niveus Fr.
References (3)
- Ambasta, S.P. (Ed.), 2000, The Useful Plants of India. CSIR India. p 140
- Fuhrer, B., 2005, A field guide to Australian Fungi. Bloomings Books. p 36
- Kaufmann, B. et al, 1999, The Great Encyclopedia of Mushrooms. Konemann. p 159
