Shaggy Parasol
Macrolepiota rhacodes

Family: Agaricaceae

What it is like

A mushroom.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Australia, Balkans, Britain, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Europe, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Italy, Mediterranean, New Zealand, North America, Slovenia, Spain, USA

How it is used for food

Caution: Some people can have an allergic reaction to this mushroom. The fruiting bodies are eaten. The young mushrooms are fried.

Edible parts

Fungus, mushroom

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Culin dahuanbinggu

Synonyms

Lepiota rachodes (C. Vittadini) L.Quelet; Leucoagaricus rachodes (C. Vittadini) N.T. Pataouillard;