Tag Archives: Common Inkcap

Fungi at Gunnersbury Triangle

Common Ink-Cap Coprinus atramentarius
Common Ink-Cap Coprinus atramentarius
Earthstar Geastrum
Earthstar Geastrum

This small handsome Earthstar appeared close to where we had a large Collared Earthstar (Geastrum triplex) last year. However this one as yet has no sign of a collar, so either it’s a baby or it’s another species. Will be interesting to see what happens. Right now my money’s on the baby theory.

Six Earthstars
Six Earthstars, 30 October

Well (a week later), they have stayed the same size and shape, only there are now as many as seven fruiting bodies within 30 cm of the original site.

Clouded Funnel Clitocybe nebularis
Clouded Funnel Clitocybe nebularis