Blusher vs False Parasol

Amanita rubescens compared with Chlorophyllum molybdites

Key Differences

• Blusher is Least Concern while False Parasol is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Blusher	False Parasol
Kingdom same	Fungi (Fungi)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum same	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class same	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order same	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family same	Agaricaceae (Agarics)	Agaricaceae (Agarics)
Genus	Amanita (Amanitas)	Chlorophyllum
Species	Amanita rubescens	Chlorophyllum molybdites

Evolutionary Relationship

Blusher and False Parasol share a common ancestor at the Family level: Agaricaceae. (Agarics)

Conservation Status

Blusher

LC — Least Concern

False Parasol

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Blusher	False Parasol
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Blusher

Habitat

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Brazil, Chile, Portugal, Sweden, and United States.

False Parasol

Habitat

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (6 countries), and South America (Brazil).

Blusher

The Blusher (Amanita rubescens) is a species in the genus Amanita. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 2 countries:

🇧🇷 Brazil 🇸🇪 Sweden