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Brown mushroom about 6" across. Sturdy. Found growing on the side of a driveway
Looks like a washed out Chlorophyllum or Macrolepiota species to me.
The bottom side is essential for identification, but look into the Agaricus genus. I'd expect chocolate-brown gills on an older specimen like this.
Spotted on Oct 13, 2014 Submitted on Oct 24, 2014
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Looks like a washed out Chlorophyllum or Macrolepiota species to me.
The bottom side is essential for identification, but look into the Agaricus genus. I'd expect chocolate-brown gills on an older specimen like this.