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Brown Parasol

Chlorophyllum brunneum

TOXIC

Toxic Brown Parasol Identification. Severe Risk.

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Alle Bilder (3)

Hauptmerkmale

  • Cap large
  • covered in coarse
  • dark brown
  • shaggy scales.
  • Stem base stains deep reddish-orange or reddish-brown when bruised or cut.
  • Large
  • thick
  • movable ring present on the stem.
  • Gills free
  • crowded
  • pale
  • darkening slightly with age.
Farbe:

White cap background with brown scales; stem base reddish-orange; stem grayish-brown above.

Geruch:

No distinctive smell

Wuchsform:

Single

Umgebung:

Sol

Lebensraum & Verbreitung

Lebensraum:

Grassland, disturbed ground, or edges of deciduous forests.

Verbreitung:

Widespread across Europe, including Romania.

Saisonalität:

Late Summer to Autumn

Wirtschaftlicher Wert

Marktnachfrage:

None - toxic

Preisspanne:

N/A

Kommerzielle Nutzung:

None

Informationen zur Giftigkeit

Symptome:
  • Severe vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Abdominal cramps
  • Dehydration
Eintrittszeit:

1 to 4 hours post-ingestion

Erste Hilfe:
  • Contact emergency services immediately (112).
  • Do not induce vomiting unless instructed by medical personnel.
Notfallkontakte:
  • 112 (EU Emergency)
  • Poison Control (Romania): 021.210.61.83 (Consult local resources for current number)

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LOW RISK - Edible, but confusion with toxic species is common.
Hauptunterschiede:
  • Stem typically features a distinct snakeskin (zig-zag) pattern.
  • Context does not stain reddish-orange upon cutting.
  • Stem base is not bulbous or strongly rooted.

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LOW RISK - Edible for most, but causes mild GI upset in sensitive individuals.
Hauptunterschiede:
  • Staining is usually less intense and more fleeting (pinkish/brownish, not deep red/orange).
  • Stem base is less bulbous and less distinctly colored.

Empfohlene Handlung

Immediate disposal of specimen. Do not handle without gloves. Seek emergency medical attention if ingestion is suspected.