Shaggy Parasol - Chlorophyllum rhacodes

Cap to 15 cm diameter with slightly reflexed scales on a fibrous background, which give it a shaggy, torn appearance. Stem slightly swollen towards the base, pinkish white, unpatterned. There is a large soft ring which can often be moved up and down the stem. Flesh turning red when cut, gills bruise reddish.

Parasol Mushroom - Macrolepiota procera.

• large scaly cap to 15cm
• stem with floppy ring
• stem without patterning
• flesh bruises red

Shady places such as woods and hedgerows.

Autumn

Fairly common in Britain

Fairly common in Leicestershire and Rutland.