Parasol Mushroom (Tentative)
Macrolepiota procera
Large Scaly Mushroom: High Risk of Confusion with Highly Toxic Lookalikes
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Caratteristiche Chiave
- 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
Colore:
Pale beige/tan cap scales, white gills, brown stem
Odore:
Unknown
Schema di Crescita:
Cannot assess
Ambiente:
Soil
Habitat e Distribuzione
Habitat:
Grassy areas, edges of woods, disturbed ground
Distribuzione:
Widespread (Cosmopolitan)
Stagionalità:
Summer to Autumn
Caratteristiche determinanti per la conferma
- Spore print color, critical for distinguishing M. procera from C. molybdites, is unknown
- Context staining reaction is unknown
Valore Economico
Domanda di Mercato:
Moderate - Highly sought after in some regions when safely identified
Fascia di Prezzo:
N/A (Wild harvested only)
Uso Commerciale:
None (Due to high risk of misidentification with toxic species)
Specie Simili
Green-spored Lepiota
Chlorophyllum molybdites
Differenze Chiave:
- Spore print is green (M. procera is white)
- Context often stains reddish-brown when cut or bruised
Shaggy Parasol
Chlorophyllum rhacodes
Differenze Chiave:
- Flesh bruises rapidly red or reddish-brown when cut
- Scales often larger and darker
Azione Consigliata
Do not consume. Requires spore print analysis and context observation (staining) for safe identification.