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Macrolepiota procera<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Overview<\/strong>
Tall, elegant mushroom with large scaly cap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Habitat<\/strong>
Grassland, woodland edges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Season<\/strong>
Late summer to autumn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Identification Notes<\/strong>
Snakeskin stem pattern; movable ring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Uses<\/strong>
Highly regarded edible (cap only).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lookalikes & Cautions<\/strong>
Smaller parasols may be toxic \u2014 size and stem pattern crucial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Foraging Notes<\/strong>
Avoid roadsides and polluted ground.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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