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Five for silver

The Magpie Inkcaps (Coprinopsis picacea) parading in Silk Wood.

As science of taxonomy developed over last couple centuries, its scientific name has changed from Agaricus (at the beginning almost every fungus with a cap has been place in this genus) to Coprinus (to which many inkcap fungi belongs) and lately to Coprinopsis (meaning resembling Coprinus). However, the specific epithet ‘picacea’ (derived from the Latin name of Eurasian Magpie ‘Pica pica’) was always attached, and reflected in the common name of this spectacular fungus.

The life of inkcap is short. Its gills absorb moisture from the air and the cap dissolving in black liquid to aid spore propagation, the process called deliquescence. Hence the common name for this group, inkcaps, Inky-caps or Ink Caps. There were couple specimens nearby which in an advance stage deliquescence. This species is poisonous, and in young age could be confused with the Shaggy Inkcap (Coprinus comatus) (pictured here www.flickr.com/photos/sergeysmirnov/50548843027) which is edible when young.

The Magpie Inkcaps are solitary and not frequently grow together in large numbers, so it was a delight to see this group. The Magpie Inkcaps are solitary and not frequently grow together in large numbers, so it was a delight to see this group. And the title is inspired by the children’s nursery rhyme about magpies. Silk Wood, Westonbirt Arboretum, South Gloucestershire, England. Silk Wood, Westonbirt Arboretum, South Gloucestershire, England

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Taken in: UK / England / Cotswold District / Westonbirt with Lasborough (show map)

Taken on: October 14, 2024

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Camera: Canon EOS 6D Mark II, f/16.0, 0.8 sec, 100mm, ISO 100 (more info) (hide info)

Camera:	Canon EOS 6D Mark II
Lens:	EF100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM
Aperture:	f/16.0
Exposure Time:	0.8
Focal Length:	100mm
ISO:	100
Exposure Bias:	0 EV
Flash:	Off, Did not fire
Exposure Program:	Aperture-priority AE
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