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Attributes of Shaggy mane

Lifespan

Annual

Plant Type

Mushroom

Plant Height

8 inches

Spread

3 inches

Leaf type

Deciduous

Scientific Classification of Shaggy mane

Phylum

Club fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

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Family

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Species

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Basic Care Guide

Lighting

Partial sun

Shaggy mane has a preference for moderate sunlight exposure with its origins in open and grassy habitats. To ensure healthy growth, avoid exposing it to extreme sun conditions.

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Shaggy mane

Coprinus comatus

Also known as: Shaggy ink cap

The shaggy mane mushroom is commonly found in North American and European grasslands. Some peoples foraged for its young egg-shaped caps, but it has more recently been found to be a bioaccumulator of heavy metals, meaning it pulls toxic metals up from the soil where it grows. As a result, shaggy manes should not be eaten. The mushrooms usually appear in clusters or “fairy rings.”