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The Coprinopsis atramentaria, also known as the alcohol inky, is a saprobic fungus that grows from decaying wood either below the ground or on top of it. It is known as the alcohol inky because the consumption of alcohol within 48 hours of eating it causes coprine poisoning, which results in fever, headache, nausea, vomiting and more. The 'inky' part comes from the fact that its gills autodigest (deliquesce) to form an ink-like goo. Otherwise, this mushroom is edible.

Emberger, G. (2008). Coprinopsis atramentaria. Retrieved October 8, 2021, from https://www.messiah.edu/Oakes/fungi_on_wood/gilled%20fungi/species%20pages/Coprinopsis%20atramentarius.htm

Publicado el 08 de octubre de 2021 por zomozo