Can you eat a parasol mushroom?

Macrolepiota procera is also edible raw, though its close lookalikes in the genus Chlorophyllum are toxic raw. These mushrooms are popularly sauteed in melted butter. In central and eastern European countries this mushroom is usually prepared similarly to a cutlet.

Is shaggy parasol mushroom edible?

The shaggy parasol is popularly praised as an edible mushroom. However, it contains toxins which can cause gastric upsets and some individuals show a strong allergic response even after cooking.

How to tell if a parasol mushroom is edible?

It looks very similar to edible Parasols (especially the Shaggy Parasol), but lacks the snakeskin pattern on the stem and has coarser cap scales. Fortunately a simple spore print test will reveal green spores. The gills, initially white often turn darker/greener with age. Like Loading… Thanks for kind comments Martine.

How did the parasol mushroom get its name?

Parasol Mushrooms (Macrolepiota Procera) are a species of edible fungi that belong in the genus of Macrolepiota which are species characterized by a unique appearance and varied texture. Their name “Parasol” was given because of their cap, which resembles a Parasol or umbrella.

How big does a shaggy parasol mushroom get?

Stipes tough and fibrous – use in stock pot. Identification – 4/5 – the most beautiful and striking of all wild mushrooms. Cap 15-35cm, cream with concentric brown scales, central umbo; Stipe up to 35cm, pale with dense brown ‘snakeskin’ pattern, bulbous base and prominent moveable double ring; Gills cream/white; flesh unchangingly white.

What are symptoms of green spored parasol mushrooms?

Grey-green spores deposited on cap of neighboring mushroom where the two caps had over-lapped.  Grey-green gills of a green-spored parasol mushroom in full spore production. Symptoms of green-spored parasol poisoning are mostly gastrointestinal in nature.