Green-Spored Parasol
Chlorophyllum molybdites
Family: Agaricaceae
Also called: Green-Spored Parasol, False Parasol, Vomiter
Overview
Most-reported toxic mushroom in North America — green spore print is the giveaway. Looks like a parasol; causes severe gastrointestinal distress.
Edibility
Toxic
Rarity
common
Trophic mode
saprotrophic
Typical peak
Sep–Oct
Season
Sep–Nov — typical fruiting months: Aug, Sep, Oct.
Host trees & substrate
- Decaying oak wood and forest litter
- Decaying beech wood and forest litter
- Decaying maple wood and forest litter
Where it grows
See live fruiting predictions for Green-Spored Parasol on the forecast home page, or browse the full field guide.
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