Snowy Inkcap
Snowy Inkcap - Coprinopsis nivea
Description
The cap is ovoid expanding to a conical or bell shape with age. It is greyish brown but covered with a whitish powdery or woolly veil.
Similar Species
There are similar species. C pseudonivea has a pinkish cream veil
Recording advice
Photograph from top down, in side view and from underneath to show gills and full length of stipe. Note habitat and substrate.
Habitat
Grows on cow and horse dung.
When to see it
Summer to autumn.
UK Status
Widespread and frequent (Kibby, Vol.3, 2021)
VC55 Status
Fairly frequent in Leicestershire and Rutland.
Further Information
Leicestershire & Rutland Map
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Yellow squares = NBN records (all known data)
Coloured circles = NatureSpot records: 2025+ | 2020-2024 | pre-2020





