twankburger Posted June 18, 2015 Report Posted June 18, 2015 In Central Iowa, I found this growing independently in my compost. It was growing directly out of a dung clump from our dairy cow. It has a smokey bluish gray cap that almost looks powdery. It was fragile. The spore print was a dark purple to black. Hollow stem. No defining features when damaged or bruised. Found it after about 5 days of rain, then 1 very sunny, humid day.
Dave W Posted June 18, 2015 Report Posted June 18, 2015 I think maybe a species of Coprinopsis. I can't tell if the stalk is scaly, but I think I see some scales on the cap. here's a possibility to consider. http://www.rogersmushrooms.com/gallery/DisplayBlock~bid~12048~gid~~source~gallerydefault.asp
twankburger Posted June 18, 2015 Author Report Posted June 18, 2015 Very nice! I will go home and take another photo today. It looks like it is very distinctive in its maturity so hopefully that will help. And yes, the stalk was scaly.
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