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Parasol Mushroom - Macrolepiota procera *Tentative ID<br /> <br /> The cap was about 12 cm across and the mushroom was ~15-20 cm tall. Gills were crowded and free. Stipe was thin and covered in brownish scales.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Growing on the ground in a mixed, disturbed forest<br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/121525/parasol_mushroom_-_macrolepiota_procera.html" title="Parasol Mushroom - Macrolepiota procera"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3232/121525_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=zeXpctLyg%2FwHnnpegN1ljpwGoeY%3D" width="134" height="152" alt="Parasol Mushroom - Macrolepiota procera *Tentative ID<br /> <br /> The cap was about 12 cm across and the mushroom was ~15-20 cm tall. Gills were crowded and free. Stipe was thin and covered in brownish scales.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Growing on the ground in a mixed, disturbed forest<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/121525/parasol_mushroom_-_macrolepiota_procera.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/121528/parasol_mushroom_-_macrolepiota_procera.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/121527/parasol_mushroom_-_macrolepiota_procera.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/121526/parasol_mushroom_-_macrolepiota_procera.html Geotagged,Macrolepiota procera,Summer,United States" /></a></figure><br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/121528/parasol_mushroom_-_macrolepiota_procera.html" title="Parasol Mushroom - Macrolepiota procera"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3232/121528_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=b9VwJtSFhqEiEyF4Uq2awhiAzX0%3D" width="200" height="154" alt="Parasol Mushroom - Macrolepiota procera *Tentative ID<br /> <br /> The cap was about 12 cm across and the mushroom was ~15-20 cm tall. Gills were crowded and free. Stipe was thin and covered in brownish scales.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Growing on the ground in a mixed, disturbed forest<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/121525/parasol_mushroom_-_macrolepiota_procera.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/121528/parasol_mushroom_-_macrolepiota_procera.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/121527/parasol_mushroom_-_macrolepiota_procera.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/121526/parasol_mushroom_-_macrolepiota_procera.html Geotagged,Macrolepiota procera,Summer,United States" /></a></figure><br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/121527/parasol_mushroom_-_macrolepiota_procera.html" title="Parasol Mushroom - Macrolepiota procera"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3232/121527_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=EKoYCn5zo5W7R8S8494EoDGa4eQ%3D" width="200" height="134" alt="Parasol Mushroom - Macrolepiota procera *Tentative ID<br /> <br /> The cap was about 12 cm across and the mushroom was ~15-20 cm tall. Gills were crowded and free. Stipe was thin and covered in brownish scales.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Growing on the ground in a mixed, disturbed forest<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/121525/parasol_mushroom_-_macrolepiota_procera.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/121528/parasol_mushroom_-_macrolepiota_procera.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/121527/parasol_mushroom_-_macrolepiota_procera.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/121526/parasol_mushroom_-_macrolepiota_procera.html Geotagged,Macrolepiota procera,Summer,United States" /></a></figure><br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/121526/parasol_mushroom_-_macrolepiota_procera.html" title="Parasol Mushroom - Macrolepiota procera"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3232/121526_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=rhluWI4255nPT2jjiUt0N%2BeZo%2F8%3D" width="132" height="152" alt="Parasol Mushroom - Macrolepiota procera *Tentative ID<br /> <br /> The cap was about 12 cm across and the mushroom was ~15-20 cm tall. Gills were crowded and free. Stipe was thin and covered in brownish scales.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Growing on the ground in a mixed, disturbed forest<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/121525/parasol_mushroom_-_macrolepiota_procera.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/121528/parasol_mushroom_-_macrolepiota_procera.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/121527/parasol_mushroom_-_macrolepiota_procera.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/121526/parasol_mushroom_-_macrolepiota_procera.html Geotagged,Macrolepiota,Macrolepiota procera,Summer,United States,fungus,mushroom,parasol mushroom" /></a></figure> Geotagged,Macrolepiota procera,Summer,United States Click/tap to enlarge

Parasol Mushroom - Macrolepiota procera

*Tentative ID

The cap was about 12 cm across and the mushroom was ~15-20 cm tall. Gills were crowded and free. Stipe was thin and covered in brownish scales.

Habitat: Growing on the ground in a mixed, disturbed forest

Parasol Mushroom - Macrolepiota procera *Tentative ID<br /> <br /> The cap was about 12 cm across and the mushroom was ~15-20 cm tall. Gills were crowded and free. Stipe was thin and covered in brownish scales.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Growing on the ground in a mixed, disturbed forest<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/121525/parasol_mushroom_-_macrolepiota_procera.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/121528/parasol_mushroom_-_macrolepiota_procera.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/121527/parasol_mushroom_-_macrolepiota_procera.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/121526/parasol_mushroom_-_macrolepiota_procera.html Geotagged,Macrolepiota procera,Summer,United States

Parasol Mushroom - Macrolepiota procera *Tentative ID<br /> <br /> The cap was about 12 cm across and the mushroom was ~15-20 cm tall. Gills were crowded and free. Stipe was thin and covered in brownish scales.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Growing on the ground in a mixed, disturbed forest<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/121525/parasol_mushroom_-_macrolepiota_procera.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/121528/parasol_mushroom_-_macrolepiota_procera.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/121527/parasol_mushroom_-_macrolepiota_procera.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/121526/parasol_mushroom_-_macrolepiota_procera.html Geotagged,Macrolepiota procera,Summer,United States

Parasol Mushroom - Macrolepiota procera *Tentative ID<br /> <br /> The cap was about 12 cm across and the mushroom was ~15-20 cm tall. Gills were crowded and free. Stipe was thin and covered in brownish scales.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Growing on the ground in a mixed, disturbed forest<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/121525/parasol_mushroom_-_macrolepiota_procera.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/121528/parasol_mushroom_-_macrolepiota_procera.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/121527/parasol_mushroom_-_macrolepiota_procera.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/121526/parasol_mushroom_-_macrolepiota_procera.html Geotagged,Macrolepiota procera,Summer,United States

Parasol Mushroom - Macrolepiota procera *Tentative ID<br /> <br /> The cap was about 12 cm across and the mushroom was ~15-20 cm tall. Gills were crowded and free. Stipe was thin and covered in brownish scales.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Growing on the ground in a mixed, disturbed forest<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/121525/parasol_mushroom_-_macrolepiota_procera.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/121528/parasol_mushroom_-_macrolepiota_procera.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/121527/parasol_mushroom_-_macrolepiota_procera.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/121526/parasol_mushroom_-_macrolepiota_procera.html Geotagged,Macrolepiota,Macrolepiota procera,Summer,United States,fungus,mushroom,parasol mushroom

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The Parasol

Macrolepiota procera is a basidiomycete fungus with a large, prominent fruiting body resembling a parasol. It is a fairly common species on well-drained soils. It is found solitary or in groups and fairy rings in pastures and occasionally in woodland. Globally, it is widespread in temperate regions.

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Species identified by Christine Young
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By Christine Young

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Uploaded Sep 10, 2021. Captured Sep 8, 2021 11:43 in 15 East St, Litchfield, CT 06759, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 90D
  • f/5.0
  • 1/166s
  • ISO800
  • 100mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.