The Coprinus comatus is also known as shaggy ink cap, lawyer's wig, or shaggy mane. It is a common mushroom seen in Europa and is known for its fine flavor. The name shaggy ink cap comes from the fact that with age, the mushroom changes color and starts to drip a black, inky substance from its pores. It is still valued as an edible mushroom but is also considered a vital mushroom of the same quality as chinese mushrooms.