The
"Shaggy Mane" Mushroom
Coprinus comatus
Photo Story by Wendy Aeschliman
Fall,
2004...
What a time for fall mushrooms!
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In the fall of 2004, in one week about six inches of rain fell in
Sandpoint, Idaho. Springing up from mostly compacted soil were oftentimes
groves of the fascinating and edible "Shaggy Mane" mushroom,
also called the "Lawyer's Wig".
If one wants to eat these, it is best to use only the young and white parts. (You'll find out why later.) These you see above are ideal eating size! Sauteed in butter, these mushrooms are delicious! |
And............
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later, these have become tall, close to a foot tall! We'll
call these Shaggy Manes on the left the young ones, and the ones on
the right "middle-aged". Note the black edges on the rims
of the conical caps. Now look at the top of this photo, where there is a
clue as to what's in store for these mushrooms as they age....
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