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False Parasol (Chlorophyllum molybdites) The most common cause of mushroom poisoning in North America is the &quot;vomiter&quot; mushroom, Chlorophyllum molybdites, which is often mistaken for edible species like the Shaggy Mane or other parasol mushrooms. <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/171829/false_parasol_mushroom_chlorophyllum_molybdites.html" title="False Parasol mushroom (Chlorophyllum molybdites)"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/5803/171829_thumb.jpeg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1763596810&Signature=dNnaJLKhBBOVDFMxUjGRsca%2FWCQ%3D" width="200" height="112" alt="False Parasol mushroom (Chlorophyllum molybdites) Also commonly known as the vomiter Chlorophyllum molybdites,Geotagged,Green-spored parasol,United States" /></a></figure><br /> Chlorophyllum molybdites,Geotagged,Green-spored parasol,United States Click/tap to enlarge

False Parasol (Chlorophyllum molybdites)

The most common cause of mushroom poisoning in North America is the "vomiter" mushroom, Chlorophyllum molybdites, which is often mistaken for edible species like the Shaggy Mane or other parasol mushrooms.

False Parasol mushroom (Chlorophyllum molybdites) Also commonly known as the vomiter Chlorophyllum molybdites,Geotagged,Green-spored parasol,United States

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The Green-spored Parasol

"Chlorophyllum molybdites" is a widespread mushroom. Poisonous and producing severe gastrointestinal symptoms of vomiting and diarrhea, it is commonly confused with the shaggy parasol or shaggy mane, and is the most commonly misidentified poisonous mushroom in North America.

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Uploaded Oct 15, 2025. Captured in 845 N Lindsay Rd, Mesa, AZ 85213, USA.
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