A grey and brown-ish conical mushroom that was once used to make ink.
Common Inkcap mushrooms can be found in clumps on the ground but associated with buried wood from late spring to autumn.
Edible but highly poisonous when consumed with alcohol.
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Common Inkcap image by munki-boy
Brett Gregory is an award-winning filmmaker based in Bolton whose production company, Serious Feather, is currently making a documentary about autism and poetry.
As a part of this production, Landscape Britain was asked to advise with regards to the location of specific areas of outstanding natural beauty throughout the region.
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