Smooth parasol
Leucoagaricus leucothites

Family: Agaricaceae

What it is like

A mushroom.

Where it is found

It is a temperate to tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Asia, Australia, China, East Africa, Mozambique, North America, Russia, Tanzania, Tibet, USA

How it is used for food

Although edible it can be poisonous to some people. They can become ill or have an allergic reaction. It is normally boiled, barbecued or fried.

Edible parts

Mushroom, fungus, caution

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Agaricus leucothites Vittad.; Lepiota holosericea (J. J. Planer) Gillet; Leucocoprinus holosericeus (J. J. Palmer) Locq.; Lepiota naucina (E.M. Fries) P. Kummer; Lepiota leucothites (C. Vittadini) P.D. Orton; Lepiota subalba; Leucoagaricus leucothites (Vittadini) Wasser; Leucoagaricus naucinus (Fries) Singer;