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Chlorophyllum molybdites.
These mushrooms eventually expand until nearly flat and attains a diameter of 6 to 10 inches or more. They are dry and white, finely fibrous, and has brownish patches that develop into scales, especially near the center of the cap, as it matures. The gills inside the cap are initially white, becoming greenish to greenish gray as the mushroom matures, and sometimes staining yellowish, pinkish or brownish where bruised. The gills are initially covered by a white, membranous partial veil that usually persists in mature specimens as a ring of tissue around the upper stalk. The ring is generally flared slightly open at the top, and develops a brownish color on the lower surface. In some specimens the ring eventually becomes moveable. The stalk is smooth and white, usually staining brownish where bruised, 3 to 10 inches in height and about one-half to one inch thick, sometimes slightly thickened toward the bottom end.
Grassy area in greenbelt area.
Spotted on Sep 28, 2013
Submitted on Sep 30, 2013
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