Graceful parasol
Macrolepiota clelandii
A species of Macrolepiota. Also known as Slender parasol.
For an extended period, the elegant parasol mushroom (Macrolepiota clelandii) was incorrectly categorized with various other Macrolepiota species. However, recent DNA analysis has definitively established its distinct species status. Nevertheless, this mushroom exhibits considerable variation in its morphology. Its native habitat is restricted to Australia and New Zealand. The question of its edibility remains unresolved.
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Attributes of Graceful parasol
Height
15 - 20 cm
Cap
7.6–12.5 cm in diameter; egg-shaped, convex and then flattened; covered in dark brown umbo and scales;
Gills
Free; white
Stem
Up to 18.7 cm long; pale brown
Flesh
whitish
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
Body Color
White
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Solitary, Scattered
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
On soil
Species Status
Common in river red gum woodlands.
Scientific Classification of Graceful parasol
Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Gilled fungi
Family
Agaricaceae
Genus
Macrolepiota
Toxicity and Edibility of Graceful parasol
Is Graceful parasol Toxic?
The elegant parasol mushroom poses a health risk; consuming it can trigger adverse effects. It's advisable to avoid contact with this fungus.
