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Last Observed
Chlorophyllum olivieri is a species of mushroom that is commonly referred to as the shaggy parasol. It belongs to the genus Chlorophyllum, which contains large toadstools that resemble true parasol mushrooms
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Distribution
Widespread and very. common
Habitat
Mostly in coniferous but also rarely in broadleaved woods
Cap
Covered in uniform scales
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| Shape | Convex, Umbonate |
| Surface | Squamose |
| Width | 5.3 - 15 cm |
Gills
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| Attachment | Free |
| Spacing | crowded |
Flesh
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| Odour | Earthy |
| Taste | Mild to earthy |
Stem
Veil forms a thick double-edged ring
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| Height | 5 - 15 cm |
| Width | 10 - 20 mm |
| Shape | Clavate, Cylindric |
| Veil | double-rings |
| Veil position | apical |
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Spores
Thick-walled
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| Type | dextinoid |
| Shape | Ellipsoid, Amygdaliform |
| Ornamentation | Smooth |
| Size | 8-10 x 5.5-7 μm |
Microscopic Features
35-45 x 15-45 μm
| Cheilocystidia | Club-shaped (Clavate) |
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Confirmed
Unconfirmed
Classification
- ↳ Phylum: Basidiomycota
- ↳ Subphylum: Agaricomycotina
- ↳ Class: Agaricomycetes
- ↳ Subclass: Agaricomycetidae
- ↳ Order: Agaricales
- ↳ Family: Agaricaceae
- ↳ Genus: Chlorophyllum
Synonyms
- Lepiota olivieri (Barla) Sacc.
- Lepiota olivieri Barla
- Macrolepiota olivieri (Barla) Wasser
Reference Sources
T. Læssøe, J. H. Peterson (2019) Fungi of Temperate Europe Vol. 1. Princeton University Press.
G. Kibby (2020) Mushrooms and Toadstools of Britain & Europe Vol. 2. Geoffrey Kibby.
