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The Mica cap (Coprinellus micaceus) belongs to the family Psathyrellaceae. It is a fungus that is widely distributed throughout the world. It occurs from summer to fall in grasslands and on stumps and fallen trees of various broadleaf species, and is 3 to 8 cm tall. The pileus is pale yellowish brown to brown with striations on the periphery. At first, the top of the pileus is covered with fine white mica-like scales, hence the name. As it matures into an old fungus, the edges of the pileus gradually darken and dissolve. It used to be considered edible when young, but is now considered a poisonous mushroom because it contains toxic ingredients.
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