Shaggy Parasol

Shaggy Parasol - Chlorophyllum rhacodes

Alternative names
Macrolepiota rhacodes
Description

Cap is domed initially, expanding to become convex, rarely flat.  It has large upturned brownish scales on the pale cap with a smooth brown area in the centre.  The stipe is smooth, lacking the snakeskin pattern of the Parasol.   There is a large soft ring which can often be moved up and down the stem. Flesh turning red when cut, gills bruise reddish or brownish.  Spore print is pale cream.

Similar Species

other Parasol mushrooms (Macrolepiota and Chlorophyllum)

Identification difficulty
Recording advice

ID can be difficult from photos, and it may help if your record is verified by an expert from a specimen before submitting to NatureSpot. Also photograph from top down, in side view and underneath to show gills and full length of stipe, including bulbous base; note habitat

Habitat

Shady places such as woods and hedgerows.

When to see it

Autumn

UK Status

Fairly common in Britain

VC55 Status

Fairly common in Leicestershire and Rutland.

Leicestershire & Rutland Map

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