Records of Coprinopsis atramentaria (Common Inkcap) : | ||||
1: Coprinopsis atramentaria (Common Inkcap) | ||||
19 Oct 1985 | OSGR: SU16 | 51° 20’ N, 1° 40’ W | Vice County: North Wilts (VC 7) | England |
2: Coprinopsis atramentaria (Common Inkcap) | ||||
6 Oct 1979 | OSGR: SU83 | 51° 0’ N, 0° 50’ W | Vice County: West Sussex (VC 13) | England |
3: Coprinopsis atramentaria (Common Inkcap) | ||||
6 Oct 1979 | OSGR: SU83 | 51° 0’ N, 0° 50’ W | Vice County: West Sussex (VC 13) | England |
4: Coprinopsis atramentaria (Common Inkcap) | ||||
3 Apr 1976 | OSGR: SU83 | 51° 10’ N, 0° 50’ W | Vice County: North Hants (VC 12) | England |
Coprinopsis atramentaria (Common Inkcap) may be included in identification literature listed under the following higher taxa:
NBN (data.nbn.org.uk) has a distribution map for Coprinopsis atramentaria (Common Inkcap) |
BioInfo (www.bioinfo.org.uk) has 1 host/parasite/foodplant and/or other relationships for Coprinopsis atramentaria (Common Inkcap) |
The common inkcap generally grows from buried wood or roots so often appears to be growing on the ground. It should not be eaten as it contains a chemical which causes an adverse reaction when consumed with alcohol or if alcohol is consumed up to several days afterwards. Symptoms are alarming with flushing, palpitations and great discomfort, but healthy people normally recover.
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