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Wood Decay Fungi of Living Trees
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Coprinus species
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Fungus Host: Hardwood
Seasonal Growth: Annual
Shape and Texture: Fleshy mushroom
Fruiting Location #1: Ground-root
Fruiting Location #2: None
Hymenium: Gills
Thickness: Thin less then 1/2 inch
Stem: Present
Urban Commonality Rating: Common
Common Hosts #1: Many
Common Hosts #2: None
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1. Habit around an urban maple
Coprinus species
2. Habit around an urban maple
Coprinus species
3. Close up of group of Coprinus next to a tree trunk
Coprinus species
4. Close up of dark gills that are starting to deliquese
Coprinus species
5. Habit next to root note some of the caps are broken and purple gills and context are showing
Coprinus species
6. Fruiting of Coprinus that is starting to deliquese or self digest
Coprinus species