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False parasol - Chlorophyllum molydbites   ( spore print ) This is appearantly a sure way to identify the false parasol mushroom which is extremely poisonous.<br />
The spores are obviously greenish in coloration. Australia,Chlorophyllum molybdites,Geotagged,Green-spored parasol,Summer Click/tap to enlarge

False parasol - Chlorophyllum molydbites ( spore print )

This is appearantly a sure way to identify the false parasol mushroom which is extremely poisonous.
The spores are obviously greenish in coloration.

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  1. Really cool, Ernst! I love that you shared this! I rarely remember to take spore prints, but am going to try to start doing some. Posted 5 years ago
    1. Thank you Christine. I don’t take enough either. Posted 5 years ago

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''Chlorophyllum molybdites'', commonly known as the green-spored parasol, false parasol, green-spored lepiota and vomiter, 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. Its large size and similarity to the edible parasol mushroom , as well as its habit of growing in areas near human habitation,.. more

Similar species: Agaricales
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Uploaded Feb 29, 2020. Captured Feb 28, 2020 19:29 in 3 Coupland Ave, Tea Gardens NSW 2324, Australia.
  • Canon EOS 700D
  • f/13.0
  • 1/790s
  • ISO400
  • 95mm