Shaggy Mane in Autumn is a photograph by Barbara McMahon which was uploaded on November 7th, 2017.
Shaggy Mane in Autumn
What a wonderful find on my hike today. Two lovely Shaggy Mane mushrooms surrounded by beautiful autumn colours.... more
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Shaggy Mane in Autumn
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Barbara McMahon
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What a wonderful find on my hike today. Two lovely Shaggy Mane mushrooms surrounded by beautiful autumn colours.
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 secrete a black liquid filled with spores (hence the "ink cap" name). This mushroom is unusual because it will turn black and dissolve itself in a matter of hours after being picked or depositing spores.
When young it is an excellent edible mushroom provided that it is eaten soon after being collected (it keeps very badly because of the autodigestion of its gills and cap). If long-term storage is desired, microwaving, sauteing or simmering until limp will allow the mushrooms to be stored in a refrigerator for several days or frozen. Also, placing the mushrooms in a glass of ice water will delay the decomposition for a day or two so that one has time to incorporate them into a meal. Processing or icing must be done whether for eating or storage within four to six hours of harvest to prevent undesirable changes to the mushroom. The species is cultivated in China as food. Thank you for viewing. Barbara McMahn
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Hanne Lore Koehler
Just want to add my congratulations on your Wisconsin Flowers And Scenery feature!
Hanne Lore Koehler
Fantastic capture of this amazing and beautiful nature closeup, Barbara! Incredible details and extraordinary composition! L/F
Randy Rosenberger
Congratulations for having this great piece of artwork chosen to be featured in our Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery group. I am proud to be able to support and promote all artists within our group. I very much enjoyed viewing the masterfully done piece from you portfolio to show off to all other artists and to attract perspective buyers. Thanks for sharing your beautiful artwork with all FAA members. Well worthy of this recognition.
Barbara McMahon replied:
Thank you Randy Rosenberger for the feature in the Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery Group. Much appreciated.
Steve Harrington
A handsome couple and cool find, Barbara! :) LF
Barbara McMahon replied:
Thank you Steve! This is the first time I have seen Shaggy Mane in the wild. Overwhelmed with glee!!! :)