Slender parasol
A species of Macrolepiota Scientific name : Macrolepiota mastoidea Genus : Macrolepiota
Slender parasol, A species of Macrolepiota
Scientific name: Macrolepiota mastoidea
Genus: Macrolepiota
Description
Slender parasol (Macrolepiota mastoidea) is a large and quite common white mushroom that is characterized by a double ring usually present on its stem. The Latin name mastoidea means breast-like and refers to the raised nipple-like point on the top of the crown. This mushroom prefers calcareous soils.
Colors
Brown
White
Habitat
Grassy woodlands, parkland, pastures, dune grassland
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General Info
Habitat
Grassy woodlands, parkland, pastures, dune grassland
Growth Form
Saprobic; solitary, gregarious
Sporocarp Height
8 inches
Cap Diameter
5 inches
Endangered Species
No
Substrate
On soil
Smell
Odor slight, mushroomy; taste mild
Spore Print
White to pale cream
Species Status
Fairly common
Distribution Area
Europe
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Club fungi Class
Mushroom-forming fungi Order
Gilled fungi Family
Agaricaceae Genus
Macrolepiota Species
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