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Saw these last week in Chicago, no idea what they are (lemmy.world)
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[–] the_artic_one@piefed.social 6 points 1 month ago

Mica caps are a type of inky cap, Coprinellus and Coprinopsis are close relatives and both can turn to ink. They only have the sparkly particles when they're fresh, these are starting to turn to ink so it's not surprising they don't have it. Coprinopsis atramenteria is usually larger and duller-colored.