If this is the blusher, it is a close relative of, and frequently confused with, panther caps.
This grouping was within yards of the others posted a couple of days ago which seemed more definitely to be panther caps.
Now grown beyond its earlier state here.
The inkcaps are a family of mushrooms which spread their spores by deliquescing. Their caps are transformed into a black slime, which is indeed the pores.
Another name for this species is lawyers wig. At a certain stage in their decomposition the caps can look very like a barrister’s less than pristine headgear (below and especially above).
The specimens pictured here show the range of stages from newly emerged to almost completely deliquesced.
From the shape, it is easy to see where this group of small insect species get their name.
This is the 404th post since this blog started exactly a year ago today. After one missed day in the first week, there has been at least one posting every day.
Now to see if I can keep up that momentum without too much repetition.