Shaggy Parasol
Chlorophyllum rachodes
Family: Agaricaceae
Also called: Shaggy Parasol, Pink-Staining Parasol
Overview
Shaggy white cap and ringed stipe of disturbed ground. Causes GI upset in many; cook thoroughly and test small portion. Easily confused with toxic C. molybdites.
Edibility
Edible
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
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