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Foraging Green-spored Parasol

Chlorophyllum molybdites

Typically in season from April to November in the northern hemisphere. Found in Grassland, Disturbed ground, Woodland edges. Has toxic lookalikes, so check carefully.

Green-spored Parasol (Chlorophyllum molybdites)

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When Green-spored Parasol is in season

Typical window in the northern hemisphere, peak April to November. The southern hemisphere runs about six months offset, and your own timing depends on local weather, so check your town.

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Where it grows

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

⚠ Look-alikes & safety

Toxic look-alikes: Thiers' lepidella, Parasol mushroom, Shaggy parasol. Only forage with a confident ID.

Take Green-spored Parasol into the field

Open Green-spored Parasol in the Forage app for its full field guide entry with more photos, key features and toxic lookalikes to check against. Add it to your watchlist and the app pings you the moment it comes into season at your exact spot, worked out from live weather, elevation and billions of occurrence records.

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Green-spored Parasol: common questions

When is Green-spored Parasol in season?

Green-spored Parasol is generally in season from April to November in temperate northern regions. The exact timing shifts with latitude, elevation and each year's weather. Check the Season Finder for your own location.

Where does Green-spored Parasol grow?

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

Is Green-spored Parasol safe to forage?

Toxic look-alikes: Thiers' lepidella, Parasol mushroom, Shaggy parasol. Only forage with a confident ID. Never eat any wild plant, berry, nut or mushroom unless you are completely certain of the identification. Check every find against a reliable field guide, and when in doubt, don't.

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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