Shaggy Parasol
Chlorophyllum rhacodes
Safety assessment
Edible with conditions
Based on reviewed safety sources.
A parasol-like mushroom whose flesh turns orange-red when cut. Causes digestive upset in some people.
Identification
- Flesh turns orange-red on cutting.
Lookalikes
These species can be confused
- Chlorophyllum molybditesThis taxon is not fully reconciled yet.Unresolved
- Parasol mushroomMacrolepiota proceraThe stem ring slides freely.Ordinary
Baltic distribution
- Latvia
- 4
- Lithuania
- 17
- Estonia
- 48
- Global
- 16693
Occurrence records in GBIF — not a claim that the species is absent elsewhere.
Safety first. This information is an educational reference, not a confirmation of an edible mushroom. Identifying fungi is difficult and mistakes can be dangerous. Never eat a mushroom unless you are completely certain of its identity, and consult a certified mycologist.
