Mike Brooks Posted October 26, 2020 Report Share Posted October 26, 2020 My wife & I took a strole in near the woods & in a clearing I came across this Mushroom. We were interested to identify it & assess if it is an edible veriety. Pic 1 is in its natural location sadly I was a little close.. Pic 2 & 3 show it more closer. Thanks Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vitog Posted October 27, 2020 Report Share Posted October 27, 2020 This looks like one of the species commonly called Shaggy Parasol in the genus Chlorophyllum. I don't know what species are possible at your location, but the ones I'm familiar with stain pink or red when cut, especially at the base of the stalk. A spore print would be useful; white would rule out the green-spored C. molybdites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave W Posted October 27, 2020 Report Share Posted October 27, 2020 I suggest obtaining a spore print. The toxic Chlorophyllum molybdites has a green print. The other species of Chlorophyllum have white prints. Also, genus Macrolepiota may be considered here. In my area, these classic "Parasol Mushrooms" have flattened scales on the stalks that often form a zig-zag pattern. But, there may be other types that occur worldwide. Where is Chelmsford? Also, genus Lepiota --some dangerously toxic species-- features mushrooms that somewhat resemble Macrolepiota or Chlorophyllum. Generally, Lepiota mushrooms are smaller. But, it's definitely recommended that one become familiar with this genus if the goal is to ID Parasol Mushrooms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drspudbear Posted October 27, 2020 Report Share Posted October 27, 2020 At first glance this looks to me very similar to agaricus augustus. Can someone explain to me how this is not considered? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristiaandeWit Posted October 27, 2020 Report Share Posted October 27, 2020 If you cut shaggy parasol you will see the cut piece go from white to yellow to red. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drspudbear Posted October 27, 2020 Report Share Posted October 27, 2020 But this post doesn't show a cut mushroom so how are the responses already ruling out augustus? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vitog Posted October 28, 2020 Report Share Posted October 28, 2020 A. augustus has a different general appearance: a shorter, fatter stalk; but the most obvious difference is the color of the gills. Like typical Agaricus mushrooms, A. augustus gills are only white in very young specimens; this mushroom is quite mature. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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