Parasol Mushroom
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Parasol Mushroom
Macrolepiota
The Parasol Mushroom looks like an umbrella! It grows in grassy areas and can be quite tall.
Habitat: Grassy fields
Appearance
The Parasol Mushroom has a large, umbrella-shaped cap, often with brown scales on a lighter background, and a tall, slender stem. It stands out with a distinctive, free-moving ring on its stalk and pale gills underneath its impressive cap.
KingdomFungiPhylumBasidiomycotaClassAgaricomycetesOrderAgaricalesFamilyAgaricaceaeGenusMacrolepiota
Category
FungiRarity
Rare
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
It can grow super tall, sometimes over a foot, towering over other fungi!
Its cap can grow larger than a dinner plate, making it very noticeable!
The stem has a cool 'snake-skin' pattern, unique among many mushrooms.
Young Parasol Mushrooms look exactly like little drumsticks before they open up!
Special abilities
Ability
Spore Launcher
The Parasol Mushroom can release billions of microscopic spores from its gills to travel on the wind, creating new fungi.
Ability
Nutrient Recycler
The Parasol Mushroom has special enzymes to break down dead plants, returning vital nutrients to the soil.
Ability
Protective Shield
The mushroom's scaly cap helps protect its delicate gills from drying out or damage from the elements.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 15-40 cm
- Edibility
- edible
- Cap Diameter
- 10-30 cm
- Growth Substrate
- soil
- Season
- Late summer to fall
- Spore Color
- White
Ecological connections
eaten by
Black Slug
Arion ater
feeding on its cap and stem
eaten by
Garden Snail
Helix aspersa
munching on its tender parts
depends on
European Beech
Fagus sylvatica
breaking down its fallen leaves
depends on
English Oak
Quercus robur
decomposing its dead wood and leaves
Traits
Deciduous
Deciduous plants periodically shed all their leaves, typically during autumn or dry seasons.
Spore Producing
Spore-producing organisms reproduce by releasing small, often single-celled, reproductive units called spores.
Edible
Edible plants are those parts of a plant that are considered safe for human consumption.
Grassland
Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals.
Also known as
Giant ParasolMacrolepiota procera
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Do not pick or eat anything you find. Some plants and mushrooms can be harmful.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Parasol Mushroom?
15-40 cm
Is Parasol Mushroom edible?
edible
How big is Parasol Mushroom?
10-30 cm
Where is Parasol Mushroom usually found?
Grassy fields
What does Parasol Mushroom grow on?
soil
When is Parasol Mushroom in season?
Late summer to fall
What color are Parasol Mushroom spores?
White
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