Prophet Posted July 18, 2005 I found these today growing on a creek bank rich in humus and cow dung in a moist and shady area in SE Qld. I think they may be coprinus of some kind but i need help to identify them. http://www.shaman-australis.com.au/gallery...?album=13&pos=3 http://www.shaman-australis.com.au/gallery...?album=13&pos=2 http://www.shaman-australis.com.au/gallery...?album=13&pos=1 http://www.shaman-australis.com.au/gallery...?album=13&pos=0 peace Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyAmine. Posted July 18, 2005 Im not sure what they are exactly but they are a good indicator. I can however tell you that they are not an "active" spp. and you should DEFENITLY NOT eat them. You really looking at the wrong time of year mate, I mean with the weather we've been having (although the cold nights and cold wind dont help) you could find some but chances are its not likely and you'll just spend a lot of time searching and getting your hopes up for very little return if and or when you find them. Your much better off wating until the nights get warmer and the humidity picks up in the few months. Hope this helps you in some way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spiders Posted July 18, 2005 id say your guess is probably the best bet - coprinus Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Prophet Posted July 18, 2005 thanks Andy but i wasn't looking for active species. I was just bush walking and happened to find them and they looked interesting. I wasn't planning on eating them unless i know what they are, but if they are coprinus they should be edible I will not eat them unless i know for sure but i did taste some and then spat it out. Didn't have any special taste but tasted quite edible. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Prophet Posted July 18, 2005 I'm almost certain they are Coprinus atramentarius after studying pictures and descriptions online. Older specimens digested into black inky mess and they have hallow stems and black gills and spores. If i eat any will let you know what happens Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spaced Posted July 18, 2005 Just remember not to have any alcohol with them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Prophet Posted July 19, 2005 Yeah apparently they can cause severe allergic reactions with alcohol.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spiders Posted July 19, 2005 You can get a stomach upset after eating them for a week if you consume alcohol. I would recommend them - the only species in thet afamily that are know to have good flavours are the shaggymanes - which by all accounts taste quality. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Prophet Posted July 19, 2005 Well i cooked and ate some. They tasted good and no adverse reactions I haven't seen shaggymanes up this way yet (SE Qld) but they look good and i'm hoping to find some oneday. I am really interested in edible species. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
psycho0 Posted July 19, 2005 so the shaggymanes taste good yeah?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rev Posted July 19, 2005 yeah they like more the southern states but im holding out ill find them locally they can be quite common in perth along the lakeshore kikuyu grassed areas of the northern suburbs in autumn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
