Frayed Parasol
Macrolepiota excoriata
Safety assessment
Edible with conditions
Based on reviewed safety sources.
The meadow parasol is a medium to large parasol with a pale, scaly cap and a movable ring on the stem. It grows in meadows, pastures and along paths, and is edible if not confused with poisonous parasols.
Identification
- Cap cream with brownish scales; centre darker.
- Stem with a movable, double ring; grows in grass.
Baltic distribution
- Latvia
- 0
- Lithuania
- 0
- Estonia
- 26
- Global
- 4801
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.
