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Macrolepiota procera
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About
The parasol mushroom (Macrolepiota procera or Lepiota procera) is a basidiomycete fungus with a large, prominent fruiting body resembling a parasol. It is a fairly common species on well-drained soils. It is found solitary or in groups and fairy rings in pastures and occasionally in woodland. Globally, it is widespread in temperate regions.
- Family
- Agaricaceae
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- Name
- Macrolepiota procera
- Slug
- macrolepiota-procera
- Kingdom
- Fungi
- Family
- Agaricaceae
- Genus
- Macrolepiota
- Species
- procera
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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