Jessica MtZ Posted April 23, 2019 Report Share Posted April 23, 2019 Are these edible Mica mushrooms? I found them growing under my wood pile in huge groups.. Heres a good pic.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave W Posted April 24, 2019 Report Share Posted April 24, 2019 These look to me like a species from Coprinellus section Micacei... ie. "Mica Caps". There are several distinct species within this subdivision of genus Coprinellus. (Many field guides list a single species Coprinus/Coprinellus micaceus.) Microscopic analysis is needed to get even an idea about the exact species. None of these are known to be toxic. But, I would advise against cooking and eating these type mushrooms once the gills begin to darken. At least some people are sickened by eating any type "Inky Cap" mushroom once the gills become dark. Also, in the related genus Coprinopsis (also Inky Caps) there is at least one type that will make you quite ill if consumed before/during/after consuming alcohol. I have never heard of anyone getting sick form eating Mica Caps in conjunction with alcohol consumption. But, I would advise going easy on the alcohol for anyone who wants to try these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessica MtZ Posted April 24, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2019 Ok thank you. I thought so but hubby made me toss them out and not chance it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave W Posted April 24, 2019 Report Share Posted April 24, 2019 These looked to be a bit past prime, anyway. Gills were kinda dark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EatTheWeeds Posted May 4, 2019 Report Share Posted May 4, 2019 Glad this was already posted. I think I just found the same...? Here are photos. It was growing near chipped wood. The stem was hollow, with maybe a bit of a pithy center, and they didn't have any specific odor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave W Posted May 5, 2019 Report Share Posted May 5, 2019 Very likely one the species in the Coprinellus micaceus group. The particular mushrooms seen directly above are somewhat past prime, and so the features contributing to ID have become more difficult to read than with younger ones. Most of the "mica flakes" (remnants of universal veil) appear to have eroded away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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