this post was submitted on 16 May 2024
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gills

I think it might be a green-spored parasol which is poisonous, but it's hard to tell at this stage. Was hoping it's something edible because there's lots of them and they're massive.

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[–] [email protected] 8 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

Looks like a False Parasol in my eyes, though remote ID is a bit hard of course.

Why? The edible Parasol is usually brown with a dark brown underside, has flakes at the cap and stem, and the ring is detachable.
But don't trust my impression alone please, I'm no ID expert!

[–] [email protected] 7 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) (1 children)

Can you move the ring around the stem up and down or is it grown on?

But may very well be a false parasol aka vomiter, considering the "yard" location.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 4 months ago (1 children)

The ring around the stem is firmly attached.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Don't verify based on the ring. Can't see, but a snake skin pattern on the stem is a good indicator of an edible. Never trust an internet ID though. Find a knowledgeable person who can see, feel and smell it first hand.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 4 months ago

Yeah I don't plan to risk it. I also rubbed the gills on a paper towel and it stained it green, so I'm pretty sure at this point that it's a green-spored parasol / vomiter.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 months ago

Looks like a Macrolepiota dolichaula.