Edible
2 community sightings
Slender Parasol
Macrolepiota mastoidea
Also known as: Slender Parasol
Botanical Overview
Macrolepiota mastoidea is a species of mushroom producing fungus in the family Agaricaceae.
Foraging Safety · Hazard Watch
Similar & Confusing Lookalikes
Never harvest or eat wild mushrooms based on photos alone. Always cross-check against these similar lookalikes:
Edible
Slender Parasol
Macrolepiota mastoidea
Unverified / Caution
Parasol
Macrolepiota procera
Lookalike
Macrolepiota excoriata
Macrolepiota excoriata
Lookalike
Chlorophyllum rhacodes
Chlorophyllum rhacodes
Classification
Scientific Taxonomy
Kingdom Fungi
Phylum Basidiomycota
Class Agaricomycetes
Order Agaricales
Family Agaricaceae
Genus Macrolepiota
Safety Notice: Never consume any wild mushroom based exclusively on photographs or app identification. Many deadly poisonous species (such as Amanita phalloides) closely mimic edible varieties. Always verify your specimen in person with a certified expert mycologist.
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