Parasol Mushroom
Macrolepiota procera

Family: Agaricaceae

What it is like

A mushroom. The cap is 7-14 cm wide.

Where it is found

It grows in tropical and temperate places. It grows in woods, pastures and meadows. It is often in sandy soil. It grows in Miombo woodland.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Angola, Armenia, Asia, Australia, Austria, Balkans, Britain, Bulgaria, Caucasus, Central Africa, Central African Republic, CAR, Central America, Chile, China, Congo DR, Costa Rica, Croatia, Czech Republic, East Africa, Europe, Finland, Gabon, Georgia, Ghana, Himalayas, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Indochina, Italy, Laos, Malawi, Malaysia, Mediterranean, Mexico, Nepal, North America, Pakistan, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Scandinavia, SE Asia, Slovenia, South America, Sicily, Spain, Sweden, Tanzania, Turkey, Türkiye, USA, West Africa, Zambia

How it is used for food

The caps from the mushroom are roasted. The stalk is finely chopped and used as a seasoning.

It is popular.

Edible parts

Fungus, mushroom

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Gaodahuanbinggu, Mazza di tamburo, Stolt fjällskivling, Suncanice, Suncica, Ts'erets'o, Ukonsieni

Synonyms

Agaricus procerus Scop.; Lepiota procera Scop.; Leucocoprinus procerus (Scop.:Fr.) Pat.;