Shaggy Parasol Complex
Chlorophyllum rhacodes
Large Scaly Mushroom: High Risk of Toxic Lookalikes
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Caractéristiques clés
- Large cap covered in dark
- shaggy scales
- Free
- crowded
- white gills
- Tall stem with distinct brown snakeskin (reticulate) pattern
- Large
- movable
- double-edged ring (annulus)
- Bulbous base obscured by soil and debris
Couleur :
White gills; brown scales over lighter cap; brown patterned stem
Odeur :
Unknown
Mode de croissance :
Single
Environnement :
Soil and grass
Habitat et distribution
Habitat :
Grassy area near trees (likely mixed woodland edge)
Distribution :
Widespread in temperate regions globally
Saisonnalité :
Late summer through autumn
Critères de confirmation
- Spore print color is critical for distinguishing toxic lookalikes (e.g., C. molybdites)
- Context color change (bruising) is not visible
Valeur économique
Demande du marché :
Unknown - high risk of misidentification prevents commercial use
Gamme de prix :
N/A
Usage commercial :
None
Espèces similaires
Green-spored Lepiota
Chlorophyllum molybdites
Différences clés :
- Spore print is green (not white)
- Context does not typically stain red/orange when cut
- Often lacks the strong snakeskin pattern on the stem
Parasol Mushroom
Macrolepiota procera
Différences clés :
- Cap scales are finer and flatter, not shaggy
- Stem pattern is usually more pronounced and less shaggy at the base
Deadly Dapperling
Lepiota brunneoincarnata
Différences clés :
- Significantly smaller size (cap diameter typically < 5 cm)
- Stem lacks the prominent snakeskin pattern
Action recommandée
Do not consume. Requires spore print and context bruising test for definitive identification.