Conifer Parasol vs False Parasol

Chlorophyllum olivieri compared with Chlorophyllum molybdites

Key Differences

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

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Conifer Parasol	False Parasol
Kingdom same	Fungi (Pilze)	Fungi (Pilze)
Phylum same	Basidiomycota (Ständerpilze)	Basidiomycota (Ständerpilze)
Class same	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order same	Agaricales (Champignonartige)	Agaricales (Champignonartige)
Family same	Agaricaceae (Agarics)	Agaricaceae (Agarics)
Genus same	Chlorophyllum	Chlorophyllum
Species	Chlorophyllum olivieri	Chlorophyllum molybdites

Evolutionary Relationship

Conifer Parasol and False Parasol share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Chlorophyllum.

Conservation Status

Conifer Parasol

LC — Least Concern

False Parasol

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Conifer Parasol

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

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).

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 3 countries:

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden