Coprinellus micaceus 🍄

When I was a child, I was told that mushrooms are the little elves that live in our gardens. I had no idea what they were and found it difficult to believe that they existed at all. I only believed in them because my parents told me so, and I had never seen one for myself.

This is Coprinellus micaceus. I often find that mushroom at the beginning of summer.

After a quick research I discovered it is edible, but right after foraging you need to act and cook it fast.

I don't know anyone picking Coprinellus micaceus in my area.

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