Slender Parasol
Macrolepiota mastoidea
Safety assessment
Edible
Based on reviewed safety sources.
A slender, large mushroom with a white cap whose centre carries brown concentric scales, and a stem with a movable ring. It grows in woodland edges and grass.
Identification
- Cap white with a brown scaly centre; margin smooth and thin.
- The stem ring is movable and often falls off; flesh does not change colour when cut.
Baltic distribution
- Latvia
- 0
- Lithuania
- 0
- Estonia
- 58
- Global
- 8934
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.
