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Green-spored Parasol: deadly poisonous

Chlorophyllum molybdites

☠ Deadly poisonous. Do not eat.What to do if poisoning is suspected

Green-spored Parasol is classed as deadly poisonous in the Forage field guide. This page helps you identify it and tell it apart from similar species. It is not a foraging guide. Have every wild mushroom checked by a qualified mushroom expert before eating it.

If you suspect poisoning, call your local poison control center right away. If someone has trouble breathing, has a seizure or is unconscious, call emergency services. Don't wait for symptoms: with some poisonings they only start hours later. Keep any leftovers of the find, they help identify it.

Usually seen from April to November in the northern hemisphere. Found in Grassland, Disturbed ground, Woodland edges. Can be confused with similar species.

☠ Deadly poisonous
Green-spored Parasol (Chlorophyllum molybdites)

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When Green-spored Parasol appears

Typical window in the northern hemisphere. The southern hemisphere runs about six months offset.

Where it grows

Green-spored Parasol is usually found in Grassland, Disturbed ground, Woodland edges.

⚠ Look-alikes

Thiers' lepidellaThiers' lepidella☠ toxic
Parasol mushroom
Shaggy parasol

Look up Green-spored Parasol in the app

In the Forage app, Green-spored Parasol has a full field guide entry with more photos, key features and the species it can be confused with.

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Green-spored Parasol: common questions

Is Green-spored Parasol poisonous?

Yes. Green-spored Parasol is classed as deadly poisonous in the Forage field guide. Do not eat it. If you suspect poisoning, call your local poison control center right away, or emergency services if it is life-threatening.

When does Green-spored Parasol appear?

Green-spored Parasol usually appears from April to November in temperate northern regions. The exact timing shifts with latitude, elevation and each year's weather.

Where does Green-spored Parasol grow?

Green-spored Parasol is usually found in Grassland, Disturbed ground, Woodland edges.

What can Green-spored Parasol be confused with?

Toxic look-alikes: Thiers' lepidella, Parasol mushroom, Shaggy parasol. Only a confident identification tells them apart. When in doubt, have a find checked by a qualified mushroom expert.

One note before you head out

Forage helps you discover and identify wild plants, but identification is never 100% certain. Many edible plants have toxic lookalikes. Never eat anything you find based only on what this app tells you. Always confirm with a field guide, an experienced forager or a local expert. The season score tells you where to look, too: it’s not a guarantee. Mind conservation law and property rights as well.

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