Chlorophyllum molybdites

Photo by: Chris Matherly, Georgia 2004

Photos By: Chris Matherly, Georgia 2005

Fairy Ring

Description:

Common Name: Green Gilled Parasol Cap: White with flaking scales. 5-6 inches up to 12 inches! Flesh: White  Gills: Notice the distinct greenish coloring in the older specimens. Stalk:  Firm, ring left on.    Spore Print:  Green  Fruiting: In yards, grassy areas, fairy rings, usually in clusters and patches.  Edibility: This is no eating mushroom! It will give you very harsh flu-like symptoms, vomiting and diarrhea, you will wish you were dead!  Note: Do not mistake this common mushroom for the edible varieties of Lepiotas! All of the above mushrooms were found in September 2004 and in August 2005 in Houston County in Georgia.

 Other Online Info:

http://botit.botany.wisc.edu/toms_fungi/aug99.html

http://www.mykoweb.com/CAF/species/Chlorophyllum_molybdites.html

http://www.mushroomexpert.com/chlorophyllum_molybdites.html

http://www.mushrooms-millers.com/pages/poisonous_mushrooms/chlorophyllum_molybdites.htm

http://www.rogersmushrooms.com/gallery/DisplayBlock~bid~5729~gid~.asp