I found this growing in my backyard over the weekend and identified it as a very tasty and edible mushroom.
Can you identify it? (click for larger image).
Hint: Lawyer
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It appears to be a shaggy mane, part of the inky caps.
Wow, that was quick. THE SHAGGY MANE MUSHROOM
Scientific name: Coprinus comatus
From: Wisegeek.com
The shaggy mane, also known as a lawyer’s wig, is a type of edible mushroom found in many parts of the world. The mushroom has a very distinctive appearance along with a series of clear identifying features that make it popular with mushroom hunters. The shaggy mane can be used in a variety of cooked dishes, including soups and stews, because the fungus is quite sturdy. Some people have reported an adverse reaction when consuming shaggy manes with alcohol, so use caution.
..But does it go well with a Porterhouse?
(hold the Guinness)