Synonyms: Agaricus picaceus, Coprinus picaceus.
Common name: magpie inkcap.
Extract from Wikipedia article: Coprinopsis picacea is a species of fungus in the Psathyrellaceae. It is commonly called magpie fungus. It is native to Britain. It was first described in 1785 by French mycologist Jean Baptiste François Pierre Bulliard in 1785 as Agaricus picaceus.
Dutch: Spechtinktzwam, Finnish: Ruutumustesieni, French: Coprin pie, German: Specht-Tintling, Hungarian: Harkálytintagomba, Romanian: Buretele ciocănitoarei, Russian: Навозник смолистый, Serbian: Шарена гнојиштарка, Swedish: Rutbläcksvamp.
Coprinopsis picacea is a species of fungus that belongs to the family Psathyrellaceae. It is a small to medium-sized mushroom with a bell-shaped to conical cap that ranges in color from pale brown to dark brown, often with a metallic sheen. The gills are crowded and free from the stem, turning black and inky as the spores mature. In East and Central Texas, Coprinopsis picacea typically fruits in the spring and fall, often in clusters or rings on rich soil, dung, or well-rotted organic matter, particularly in areas with abundant moisture and shade. It has been found in a variety of habitats, including lawns, gardens, and woodland edges, where it can form mycorrhizal relationships with various plant species.
Magpie inkcap mushrooms (Coprinopsis picacea) on wood chips in Bee Creek Park. College Station, Texas, November 3, 2017
Anderson St, College Station, TX 77840, USA
Magpie inkcap mushroom (Coprinopsis picacea) in Bee Creek Park. College Station, Texas, November 3, 2017Anderson St, College Station, TX 77840, USA
A cap of magpie inkcap mushroom (Coprinopsis picacea) in Bee Creek Park. College Station, Texas, November 3, 2017Anderson St, College Station, TX 77840, USA
Magpie inkcap mushroom (Coprinopsis picacea) taken from a trail in Bee Creek Park. College Station, Texas, November 3, 2017Anderson St, College Station, TX 77840, USA
Caps of magpie inkcap mushrooms (Coprinopsis picacea) in Bee Creek Park. College Station, Texas, November 3, 2017Anderson St, College Station, TX 77840, USA
Young magpie inkcap mushrooms (Coprinopsis picacea) in Bee Creek Park. College Station, Texas, November 3, 20171601 Valley View Dr, College Station, TX 77840, USA
Magpie inkcap mushrooms (Coprinopsis picacea) on mulch in Bee Creek Park. College Station, Texas, November 3, 20171601 Valley View Dr, College Station, TX 77840, USA
Magpie inkcap mushrooms (Coprinopsis picacea) in Bee Creek Park. College Station, Texas, November 4, 20171601 Valley View Dr, College Station, TX 77840, USA
Caps of magpie inkcap mushrooms (Coprinopsis picacea) in Bee Creek Park. College Station, Texas, November 4, 20171705 Valley View Dr, College Station, TX 77840, USA
Magpie inkcap mushrooms (Coprinopsis picacea) on wood chips in Bee Creek Park. College Station, Texas, November 4, 2017Anderson St, College Station, TX 77840, USA
Magpie inkcap mushrooms (Coprinopsis picacea) on a flower bed with wood chips in Bee Creek Park. College Station, Texas, November 4, 2017Anderson St, College Station, TX 77840, USA
Caps of magpie inkcap mushrooms (Coprinopsis picacea) in Bee Creek Park. College Station, Texas, November 4, 2017Anderson St, College Station, TX 77840, USA
Group of magpie inkcap mushroom (Coprinopsis picacea) in Bee Creek Park. College Station, Texas, November 4, 2017Anderson St, College Station, TX 77840, USA
Cluster of magpie inkcap mushrooms (Coprinopsis picacea) in Bee Creek Park. College Station, Texas, November 4, 2017Anderson St, College Station, TX 77840, USA
Group of magpie inkcap mushrooms (Coprinopsis picacea) on wood chips in Bee Creek Park. College Station, Texas, November 4, 2017Anderson St, College Station, TX 77840, USA
Upper view of magpie inkcap mushrooms (Coprinopsis picacea) in Bee Creek Park. College Station, Texas, November 4, 2017Anderson St, College Station, TX 77840, USA
Caps of magpie inkcap mushrooms (Coprinopsis picacea) after a rain in Bee Creek Park. College Station, Texas, November 4, 2017Anderson St, College Station, TX 77840, USA
Cluster of magpie inkcap mushrooms (Coprinopsis picacea) in Bee Creek Park. College Station, Texas, November 4, 2017Anderson St, College Station, TX 77840, USA
Magpie inkcap mushrooms (Coprinopsis picacea) on mulched path in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, June 21, 2018Post Oak Trail, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Magpie inkcap mushrooms (Coprinopsis picacea) on Post Oak Trail in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, June 21, 2018Post Oak Trail, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Magpie inkcap mushrooms (Coprinopsis picacea) on mulched path of Post Oak Trail in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, September 11, 2018Post Oak Trail, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Group of magpie inkcap mushrooms (Coprinopsis picacea) on mulched path of Post Oak Trail in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, September 11, 2018Post Oak Trail, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Masses of magpie inkcap mushrooms (Coprinopsis picacea) on mulched path of Post Oak Trail in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, September 11, 2018Post Oak Trail, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Magpie inkcap mushrooms (Coprinopsis picacea) on wood chips of Post Oak Trail in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, September 11, 2018Post Oak Trail, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Post Oak Trail covered by magpie inkcap mushrooms (Coprinopsis picacea) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, September 11, 2018Post Oak Trail, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Magpie inkcap mushrooms (Coprinopsis picacea) with a flower of morning glory (Ipomoea) on wood chips of Post Oak Trail in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, September 11, 2018Post Oak Trail, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Colony of magpie inkcap mushrooms (Coprinopsis picacea) on wood chips of Post Oak Trail in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, September 11, 2018Post Oak Trail, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Magpie inkcap mushrooms (Coprinopsis picacea) on wood chips in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, September 1, 2022Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, United States
Magpie inkcap mushrooms (Coprinopsis picacea) on wood chips in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, September 6, 2022Post Oak Trail, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, United States
Spores of magpie inkcap mushrooms (Coprinopsis picacea) at low magnification in KOH, collected from wood chips in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, September 6, 2022
Spores of magpie inkcap mushrooms (Coprinopsis picacea) in KOH, collected from wood chips in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, September 6, 2022The fungus Coprinopsis picacea was observed in East and Central Texas, specifically in Bee Creek Park and Lick Creek Park in College Station, Texas. The observations were made on various dates between November 2017 and September 2022. The mushrooms were found growing on wood chips, mulch, and flower beds, often in large groups or clusters. They were observed in different stages of development, from young to mature caps. Some observations noted the presence of spores, which were collected and examined under a microscope. The fungus appears to thrive in these parks, particularly in areas with wood chips or mulch. The repeated sightings over several years suggest that Coprinopsis picacea is a common and persistent species in this region. Overall, the observations provide valuable information on the habitat and growth patterns of this fungus.
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