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Parasol

Macrolepiota procera

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil).

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇺🇸 United States 🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum
Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class
Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order
Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family
Agaricaceae (Agarics)
Genus
Macrolepiota
Species
Macrolepiota procera (Parasol)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish apagador, galanperna, jangarria, cachiporra, parasol
German Parasol

Similar Species in Macrolepiota

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Frayed Parasol
Macrolepiota excoriata
Vulnerable
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Sooty Parasol
Macrolepiota fuliginosa
Not Evaluated
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Slender Parasol
Macrolepiota mastoidea
Near Threatened
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Parasol?
The scientific name of Parasol is Macrolepiota procera. It belongs to the genus Macrolepiota.
What is the conservation status of Parasol?
Parasol (Macrolepiota procera) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Parasol live?
Parasol is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil).. Countries include Belgium, Brazil, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Taiwan, United States.
What family does Parasol belong to?
Parasol (Macrolepiota procera) belongs to the genus Macrolepiota, which is part of the taxonomic family Agaricaceae.
Is Parasol endangered?
No, Parasol (Macrolepiota procera) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Parasol belong to?
Parasol (Macrolepiota procera) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (Fungi).
What are the closest relatives of Parasol?
The closest relatives of Parasol in the genus Macrolepiota include Frayed Parasol, Sooty Parasol, Slender Parasol.

Native Range — 7 Countries

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Genus Macrolepiota — 4 Species

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Frayed Parasol
Macrolepiota excoriata
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Sooty Parasol
Macrolepiota fuliginosa
NE
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Parasol
Macrolepiota procera
LC
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Slender Parasol
Macrolepiota mastoidea
NT
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