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Parasol Mushroom

Macrolepiota procera

Description:

The parasol mushroom (Macrolepiota procera or Lepiota 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.

Habitat:

Woodland edge.

Notes:

Greek common name: Ζαρκαδίσιο

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Αποκεντρωμένη Διοίκηση Μακεδονίας - Θράκης, Greece

Spotted on May 30, 2017
Submitted on Jun 3, 2017

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