Parasol Mushroom (Tentative)
Macrolepiota procera
Large Scaly Mushroom: High Risk of Confusion with Highly Toxic Lookalikes
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Caractéristiques clés
- Large cap with concentric
- shaggy
- brown scales
- Dark
- smooth central umbo
- Free
- crowded
- white gills
- Tall
- slender stem with a prominent
- movable ring
- Bulbous
- non-volvate stem base
- Stem surface often mottled or slightly scaly
Couleur :
Pale beige/tan cap scales, white gills, brown stem
Odeur :
Unknown
Mode de croissance :
Cannot assess
Environnement :
Soil
Habitat et distribution
Habitat :
Grassy areas, edges of woods, disturbed ground
Distribution :
Widespread (Cosmopolitan)
Saisonnalité :
Summer to Autumn
Critères de confirmation
- Spore print color, critical for distinguishing M. procera from C. molybdites, is unknown
- Context staining reaction is unknown
Valeur économique
Demande du marché :
Moderate - Highly sought after in some regions when safely identified
Gamme de prix :
N/A (Wild harvested only)
Usage commercial :
None (Due to high risk of misidentification with toxic species)
Espèces similaires
Green-spored Lepiota
Chlorophyllum molybdites
Différences clés :
- Spore print is green (M. procera is white)
- Context often stains reddish-brown when cut or bruised
Shaggy Parasol
Chlorophyllum rhacodes
Différences clés :
- Flesh bruises rapidly red or reddish-brown when cut
- Scales often larger and darker
Action recommandée
Do not consume. Requires spore print analysis and context observation (staining) for safe identification.