Chlorophyllum brunneum
Alternative names
Macrolepiota rhacodes var. hortensis
Description
Cap 10 to 20 cm wide, convex becoming flat in age, and with a distinctive veil produced by the brown scales. Stalk (stipe) about same length as cap diameter and ending abruptly in a bulb. It has a ring with a single edge.
Identification difficulty
Habitat
Shady places such as woods and hedgerows.
When to see it
Autumn
UK Status
Most British records come from England where it is widespread but not common.
VC55 Status
Occasional in Leicestershire and Rutland.
Graham CalowWestern Park, Leicester14 June 2014
Graham CalowSharnford28 October 2014
David NichollsGilroes Cemetery10 October 2012
Graham CalowBroughton Astley06 October 2016 Macrolepiota rhacodes var. bohemica (Parasol Mushroom) Frewen Drive (taken 7.6.2006).JPG)
Graham CalowSapcote07 June 2006
Graham CalowSharnford28 October 2014
 Macrolepiota rhacodes var. bohemica (Parasol Mushroom) Frewen Drive (taken 7.6.2006).JPG)
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Graham CalowBroughton Astley06 October 2016
AJ CannGreat Merrible Wood04 October 2015
Graham CalowWestern Park, Leicester14 June 2014
AJ CannGreat Merrible Wood04 October 2015
LostashLeicester Botanical Gardens06 October 2013
LostashLeicester Botanical Gardens06 October 2013
Graham CalowWestern Park, Leicester14 June 2014
