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Common Name:Shaggy Mane
Genus / Species:Coprinus comatus
Photo:

Scaredman Creek Campground - - - - October 11, 2003

Photo 2:

Scaredman Creek Campground - - - - October 11, 2003

Notes:Shaggy Manes are remarkably able to puncture up through the roadside gravel. They are edible when fresh as in the photo above. As they start to age they deteriorate as shown below.
 
Reference:All That the Rain Promises, and More... by Arora / Mushrooms Demystified by Arora