Chlorophyllum brunneum

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Alternative names
Macrolepiota rhacodes var. hortensis
Description

Cap 10 to 20 cm wide, convex becoming flat in age, and with a distinctive veil produced by the brown scales. Stalk (stipe) about same length as cap diameter and ending abruptly in a bulb. It has a ring with a single edge.

Identification difficulty
Habitat

Shady places such as woods and hedgerows.

When to see it

Autumn

UK Status

Most British records come from England where it is widespread but not common.

VC55 Status

Occasional in Leicestershire and Rutland.

  • Graham Calow
    Western Park, Leicester
    14 June 2014
  • Graham Calow
    Sharnford
    28 October 2014
  • David Nicholls
    Gilroes Cemetery
    10 October 2012
  • Graham Calow
    Broughton Astley
    06 October 2016
  • Graham Calow
    Sapcote
    07 June 2006
  • Graham Calow
    Sharnford
    28 October 2014

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Species profile

Common names
Brown Parasol
Species group:
Fungi
Kingdom:
Fungi
Order:
Agaricales
Family:
Agaricaceae
Records on NatureSpot:
13
First record:
16/10/2004 (Nicholls, David)
Last record:
03/11/2024 (Hollingworth, Jane)

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  • Graham Calow
    Broughton Astley
    06 October 2016
  • AJ Cann
    Great Merrible Wood
    04 October 2015
  • Graham Calow
    Western Park, Leicester
    14 June 2014
  • AJ Cann
    Great Merrible Wood
    04 October 2015
  • Lostash
    Leicester Botanical Gardens
    06 October 2013
  • Lostash
    Leicester Botanical Gardens
    06 October 2013
  • Graham Calow
    Western Park, Leicester
    14 June 2014