Ink caps are the theatrical mushrooms that appear overnight, unfurl pleated white or brown caps, then dissolve into inky, spore-laden liquid within hours. This piece guides you through London’s most noticeable species — from the towering white Lawyer’s Wig (Coprinus comatus), prized by foragers yet fleeting, to the tawny Common Ink Cap (C. atramentarius), notorious for causing unpleasant reactions with alcohol. Meet the glistening C. micaceus, the magpie-striped C. picaceus, and the delicate piano-key and Japanese umbrella miniatures that collapse if touched. Learn where to look — pavements, stumps, wood chips, burned ground and even damp cellars — and discover quirky facts like the Snowy Ink Cap’s powdery coat and C. cinereus’s extraordinary mating system. Return on October 18th.
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