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Parasol mushroom

Macrolepiota procera

Photo by Allen Hoof
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Field Notes

Description:

three white, hemispherical mushrooms on stalks

Habitat:

manicured lawn in townhouse complex

Notes:

in close proximity to one another, these fungi appeared suddenly, remained for a few days and then disappeared; fascinating life cycle

Species ID Suggestions

Parasol mushroom

Macrolepiota procera

Comments (1)

CorduneanuVlad: thanks; I've updated my sighting accordingly.

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PublishedNovember 25, 2011

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