Chlorophyllum rachodes
Chlorophyllum rachodes
A species of Chlorophyllum.
The shaggy parasol is a prominent and sizable mushroom. It has a robust, white cap adorned with substantial brown scales and bumps. Both its gills and spore print are white. The stem is thin, yet swells at the bottom, presenting a uniform color and lacking any distinct patterns. When sliced, its flesh emits a strong smell and turns reddish or maroon. The caps, initially egg-shaped, broaden and flatten with age. The stem of C. rhacodes typically reaches a height of 10 to 20 cm (4 to 8 in) and a diameter of 1 to 2 cm, while the cap spans 7.5 to 20 cm (3.0 to 7.9 in).
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Attributes of Chlorophyllum rachodes
Cap Diameter
5 - 20 cm
Height
8 - 30 cm
Cap Shape
Convex, Flat
Cap Surfaces
Fibrillose-scaly
Gill Attachment
Free
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Ring
With Ring
Odor
Mildly earthy, typical mushroom scent.
Flesh Bruises
Discolor to pink or red
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
On soil
Scientific Classification of Chlorophyllum rachodes
Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Gilled fungi
Family
Agaricaceae
Genus
Chlorophyllum
Toxicity and Edibility of Chlorophyllum rachodes
Is Chlorophyllum rachodes Toxic?
Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.
