Olive shaggy parasol

Chlorophyllum olivieri

A species of Chlorophyllum. Also known as Conifer parasol.

This species bears a strong resemblance to the Shaggy Parasol, distinguishable primarily by its olive hue and minute spores. The Olive Shaggy Parasol thrives in the wild throughout Europe and the American Pacific Northwest. Consumption of this poisonous mushroom may lead to stomach upset, and it shares an appearance with the highly lethal False Parasol, which can be fatal.

Attributes of Olive shaggy parasol

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Cap Diameter
7 - 18 cm
Height
8 - 30 cm
Cap
Cap 7 - 18 cm across; spherical, expanding to flat; dark red-brown; surface smooth
Cap Shape
Convex, Central Bump
Cap Surfaces
Fibrillose-scaly
Gills
Free; young, cream, pink; red or brown when bruised
Gill Attachment
Free
Stem
Stem 9 - 18 cm long, 1.2 - 2 cm thick; cylindric, enlarged toward the base; white; smooth
Stem Shapes
Bulbous
Flesh
Thick; whitish
Ring
With Ring
Spore Print Color
Green
Odor
Mildly mushroomy with a pleasant note.
Body Color
BrownRedWhitePinkCream
Flesh Bruises
Discolor to pink or red
Growth Form
Solitary, Scattered, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
On soil
You can find Olive shaggy parasol by these plants
Spruces, Firs
Species Status
Widespread
Endangered Species
No

Scientific Classification of Olive shaggy parasol

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Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Gilled fungi
Family
Agaricaceae
Genus
Chlorophyllum
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Toxicity and Edibility of Olive shaggy parasol

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Is Olive shaggy parasol Toxic?

Numerous reports document instances of digestive distress in individuals who have consumed the olive shaggy parasol, with most experts highlighting its inherent toxicity. Furthermore, differentiating this species from the venomous Chlorophyllum molybdites presents a challenge, making the collection of the olive shaggy parasol inadvisable.

Is Olive shaggy parasol Toxic to Dogs?

Olive shaggy parasol can be dangerous to dogs. If your pet has consumed this mushroom, seek immediate veterinary attention. Symptoms may vary, but early intervention is crucial for the best outcome.

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