A small bell-shaped (sometimes curved back and split) capped mushroom covered in glistening powder.
Found on dead broad-leaved trees or buried wood from late spring to early winter.
Edible - apparently.
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Glistening Inkcap image by munki-boy
Glistening Inkcap powdery veil remnants image by munki-boy
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