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Foraging Shaggy Parasol

Chlorophyllum rhacodes

Typically in season from May to October in the northern hemisphere. Found in Woodland, Scrub & hedgerows, Disturbed ground. Has toxic lookalikes, so check carefully.

Shaggy Parasol (Chlorophyllum rhacodes)

Photo: (c) Jörg Hempel, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA) · iNaturalist

When Shaggy Parasol is in season

Typical window in the northern hemisphere, peak May to October. 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

Shaggy Parasol is usually found in Woodland, Scrub & hedgerows, Disturbed ground.

⚠ Look-alikes & safety

Deadly look-alikes: Death cap, Deadly dapperling, Green-spored parasol. Only forage with a confident ID.

Take Shaggy Parasol into the field

Open Shaggy 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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Shaggy Parasol: common questions

When is Shaggy Parasol in season?

Shaggy Parasol is generally in season from May to October 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 Shaggy Parasol grow?

Shaggy Parasol is usually found in Woodland, Scrub & hedgerows, Disturbed ground.

Is Shaggy Parasol safe to forage?

Deadly look-alikes: Death cap, Deadly dapperling, Green-spored 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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