Parasol mushroom (Macrolepiota procera)

This picture from 2004 is one from the beginning of my photography hobby. Taken with my Olympus 3.3 megapixel compact camera.

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Roman Kopač

Green Fly

This is not Amanita Rubescens. I don't believe it's from the Amanitaceae family.

This is looks very much like Macrolepiota Procera or some similar mushroom from the Macrolepiota genus.

It is also known as the parasol mushroom in English and many other languages name it after parasol or umbrella because of it's large cap. Posted 12 years ago, modified 12 years ago
1. Joost Thissen
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks for helping! the Macrolepiota you mentioned looks much more alike so I am sure you are right. I have changed the name.
  Posted 12 years ago
2. 1. Roman Kopač
    
    Green Fly
    
    I'm glad I could help. Posted 12 years ago

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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Similar species: Agaricales

Species identified by Joost Thissen