shaggy manes (Coprinus comatus) in Calmar IA 854A6447
These distinctive mushrooms pop up on lawns and in parks or wherever the grass gets mowed short in autumn, usually following the first few cold spells. Picked while they're still in the cylindrical popsicle stage, they remind me of smoked pork chops when sautéed to a crisp. The one on the right is still young enough to eat, while the left shaggy mane is starting to open its tight skirt and blacken around the bottom. At that point, it will probably fall apart prior to being prepared. Shaggy manes soon dissolve into a disgusting black goo if left alone.
shaggy manes (Coprinus comatus) in Calmar IA 854A6447
These distinctive mushrooms pop up on lawns and in parks or wherever the grass gets mowed short in autumn, usually following the first few cold spells. Picked while they're still in the cylindrical popsicle stage, they remind me of smoked pork chops when sautéed to a crisp. The one on the right is still young enough to eat, while the left shaggy mane is starting to open its tight skirt and blacken around the bottom. At that point, it will probably fall apart prior to being prepared. Shaggy manes soon dissolve into a disgusting black goo if left alone.