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ÄggkremlaRussula vitellina Egg waxcapHygrophorus karstenii Meadow champignonAgaricus campestris Meadow waxcapCuphophyllus pratensis s.lat. 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Shaggy Parasol

Macrolepiota excoriata

Edible

★★☆☆☆

Taste rating: 2 out of 5

How to identify it

Cap

The cap is light brown to beige with a scaly central area. The outer part is often relatively smooth and may split.

Underside

The gills are white, dense and free from the stem.

Stem

The stem is long, slender and whitish with a ring. The base is not distinctly bulbous as in some related parasol mushrooms.

Smell

Mild, pleasant smell.

Occurrence and habitat

It grows in grassland, pasture, roadsides and open woodland habitats.

Look-alike species

These mushrooms can resemble Shaggy Parasol. Look closely at features, habitat and images to see the differences.

Parasol mushroom

Macrolepiota procera

★★★★★

Excellent edible mushroom

Compare several characteristics and always verify the identification.

Read more about Parasol mushroom ›

Blushing parasol

Chlorophyllum rhacodes

★★★★★

Weak flavor

Compare several characteristics and always verify the identification.

Read more about Blushing parasol ›

Preparation

Use young, healthy specimens. Fry the cap thoroughly; the stem can be tough.

Recipe suggestions

Breaded and butter-fried parasol mushroom with lemon and parsley.

Images – study the mushroom from several angles

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Main image

Cap / Top

Underside

Stem

Habitat

⚠ Important safety information

Parasol mushrooms must be identified with certainty. Confusion with poisonous species is possible; ring, stem base, size and scale pattern should be assessed together.

Facts and sources

Sources
Svampguiden; SLU Artdatabanken/Artfakta

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