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Shaggy Parasol

Chlorophyllum brunneum

Description:

An agaric mushroom, broad cap. Brown juvenille coating splits to reveal white flesh as the cap grows. Light, cream-coloured gills. A prominent ring is supported quite a way down the stem.

Habitat:

Found in the open under dappled shade. Growing in moist, rich soil covered with a good deal of leaf-litter and decaying organic matter.

1 Species ID Suggestions

gully.moy
gully.moy 10 years ago
Shaggy Parasol
Chlorophyllum brunneum


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2 Comments

gully.moy
gully.moy 10 years ago

Agaricus species have brown gills.

It was fun finding this with you Justin it is a great spotting!

jcdlad
Spotted by
jcdlad

Victoria, Australia

Spotted on May 22, 2013
Submitted on May 22, 2013

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