| CAP |
5-15cm tall, 2-5cm in diameter. Broad, column-shaped becoming more bell-like in appearance. Starting white, dry with recurved scales and a brown central disc that slowly breaks up. |
| STIPE |
Up to 20cm tall. White, smooth and hollow. Bulbous base and veil white and membranous. |
| GILLS/PORES |
Gills are adnexed to free starting white and becoming pink before finally deliquescing to a black, inky liquid. |
| FLESH |
White, soft and fibrous with a pleasant smell when young. |
| SPORES |
Black, smooth and elliptical. |
| HABITAT |
Singly or in troops on grassy areas. |
| SEASON |
Frequent. Mainly late summer - autumn but if conditions are right can appear any month of the year.. |
| EDIBILITY |
Edible but must be taken when young. aaa |
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