Journal lab 5 entry, Shaz Kassimali
The fungi that I have chosen to explore further is the Pleated Inkcap (Parasola plicatilis) mushroom.
This mushroom is commonly found across Europe and North America. They are usually visible during the summer and autumn months. The interesting thing about this mushroom is that these are best observed in the morning, as during the afternoon, the stem collapses under the weight of the cap. This mushroom is inedible but is not poisonous. This mushroom differs from other inkcaps, as its cap flattens and its gills do not turn an inky black color.