A protein from the “shaggy ink cap” mushroom may be a lethal fighter against leukemia cells, scientists reported. If further investigations hold up, the protein may become part of doctor’s arsenals ...

Ever eaten the inky cap mushroom? If you’re chewing some right now, that’s fine. Just don’t drink for a while. This mushroom doesn’t harm sober people, but it brings down the wrath of god on drinkers.

The inky cap mushroom, or Coprinopsis atramentaria, is a small, unassuming mushroom until it starts to mature or is picked, at which point it begins to dissolve into black ichor. Its flavor is quite ...

Shaggy mane, also colloquially known as an inky cap or lawyer’s wig and scientifically known as Coprinus comatus, are common, edible mushrooms with many potential health benefits. They usually grow up ...