Macrolepiota procera
Overview
Tall, elegant mushroom with large scaly cap.
Habitat
Grassland, woodland edges.
Season
Late summer to autumn.
Identification Notes
Snakeskin stem pattern; movable ring.
Uses
Highly regarded edible (cap only).
Lookalikes & Cautions
Smaller parasols may be toxic — size and stem pattern crucial.
Foraging Notes
Avoid roadsides and polluted ground.
