This is a Coprinus found 11/16/12 in the Coast Range
As to Species: Judy says this may be: "Coprinus niveus (white as snow) group as they loose those white scales quickly as yours does"
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This is the Copinus as growing in the Forest
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This is the Coprinus three hours later
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