Shaggymane mushrooms are also known as Coprinus comatus, lawyer's wig, shaggy ink cap, or shaggy inkcap. It is a type of edible mushroom that has a unique appearance with long, shaggy, and white caps. The genus name Coprinus means "living on dung," as these mushrooms can be found growing on the manure of herbivorous animals. In addition to its unique name, shaggymane mushroom can also be called other names depending on the country and region. For instance, in France, it is called Pied-de-mouton while in Germany they call it Schopftintling. In Italy, they name it Parasole, and it is known as Shii-take in Japan.