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Macrolepiota procera
The head is approximately 5" wide.
Yes, there are look-alikes: the false parasol mushroom (chlorophyllum molybdites) - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chlorophyll...
The false one has pale-greenish gills and has a
Really? That sounds delicious. Are there poisonous look-alikes to this?
Very delicious mushroom. If cooked in flower and egg it has a very distinct hazel nut flavor.