Parasol Mushroom
Macrolepiota procera
Parasol Mushroom Identification
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Key Features
- Large convex cap with brown scales
- Snake-skin pattern on stem
- Double
- moveable ring
- Bulbous base
- White flesh
Color:
White/Cream with Brown scales
Smell:
Nutty or No distinctive smell
Growth Pattern:
Single
Environment:
leaf_litter
Habitat & Distribution
Habitat:
Mixed woodland floor (pine needles and oak leaves visible)
Distribution:
Europe, North America, Temperate regions worldwide
Seasonality:
Summer to Autumn
Economic Value
Market Demand:
High - popular edible wild mushroom
Price Range:
$15-25/lb (varies by region)
Commercial Use:
Culinary delicacies, soups, sautés
Similar Species
Green-spored Parasol
Chlorophyllum molybdites
Key Differences:
- Green spore print
- Smooth stem (no snake-skin pattern)
- Grows in lawns/grass
Shaggy Parasol
Chlorophyllum rhacodes
Key Differences:
- Flesh stains orange/red when cut
- Smooth white stem
- Lack of snake-skin pattern
Panther Cap
Amanita pantherina
Key Differences:
- White warts (not brown scales)
- Distinct cup-like volva at base
- No snake-skin pattern
Recommended Action
Verify identification by checking for a white spore print and non-staining flesh; ensure stem has snake-skin pattern.