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False parasol - Chlorophyllum molydbites Nicely formed cap used to make a spore print. Australia,Chlorophyllum molybdites,Geotagged,Green-spored parasol,Summer Click/tap to enlarge

False parasol - Chlorophyllum molydbites

Nicely formed cap used to make a spore print.

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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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Similar species: Agaricales
Species identified by Ernst
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By Ernst

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Uploaded Feb 29, 2020. Captured Feb 27, 2020 18:02 in 3 Coupland Ave, Tea Gardens NSW 2324, Australia.
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  • Canon EOS 700D
  • f/6.3
  • 1/166s
  • ISO1600
  • 78mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.