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Parasol mushroom

Macrolepiota procera

EdibleMushroomMacrolepiotaAgaricaceae

Safety assessment

Edible

Based on reviewed safety sources.

A large, parasol-shaped mushroom with a scaly cap that can exceed 30 cm. The stem has a movable ring and snakeskin patterning.

Identification

  • The stem ring slides freely.
  • Cap flesh remains white and does not turn yellow.

Lookalikes

These species can be confused

Baltic distribution

Latvia
154
Lithuania
189
Estonia
153
Global
62789

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.

Related species

Sources & methodology

Taxonomy

Fungi · Basidiomycota · Agaricomycetes · Agaricales · Agaricaceae · Macrolepiota

Distribution

LV 154 · LT 189 · EE 153

Ecology

Meadow, Grassland, Mixed forest

Safety

edible · 4est editorial review

Media

8 approved images · 3 licences

Last reviewed

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External identifiers

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