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Green-spored Parasol
Chlorophyllum molybdites
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Fungi βΊPhylum: Basidiomycota βΊClass: Agaricomycetes βΊOrder: Agaricales βΊFamily: Agaricaceae βΊGenus: Chlorophyllum
About
Chlorophyllum molybdites, which has the common names of false parasol, green-spored parasol and vomiter, is a widespread mushroom. Highly poisonous and producing severe gastrointestinal symptoms of vomiting and diarrhea, it is commonly confused with the shaggy parasol or shaggy mane, and is the most commonly consumed poisonous mushroom in North America. Its large imposing appearance and similarity to the edible parasol mushroom, as well as its habit of growing in areas near human habitation, are reasons...