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The Fungi world (87) : Shaggy Parasol

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Mark Billiau.

Premium (World), region Antwerp, Belgium

The Fungi world (87) : Shaggy Parasol

The Shaggy Parasol is popularly praised as a good edible mushroom. However it contains toxins which can cause gastric upsets when eaten raw or undercooked, and some individuals show a strong allergic response even after cooking. So, you better watch out !

Dutch name : Knolparasolzwam
German name : Safranschirmling
Latin name : Chlorophyllum rhacodes (formerly known as Macrolepiota rhacode)

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carinart 01/11/2010 18:18
Der war mir wohl entgangen; dabei ist er doch so spektakulär! Ach, deine Pilzsammlung ...
L.G. Karin
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qRudi 22/10/2010 11:51
Enormous diameter of its parasol, fabulous work.
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JVision 20/10/2010 15:23
Excellent capture of a very interesting looking fungus !!
Sharpness and colors are great.
Greetings
Jutta
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Heinz Janovsky 20/10/2010 8:54
Wieder ein PIlzfoto vom Allerfeinsten.
Gruß Heinz
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Adele D. Oliver 19/10/2010 21:08
A fascinating mushroom with this cap seemingly "dripping" - surprising that it is edible and I wonder if one scrapes off the top.
An excellent capture amongst the leaves and acorns - again so sharp and well lit!!
greetings, Adele
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Deryck 19/10/2010 19:48
30cm!! Huge! A beautiful shot of this mushroom. Excellent detail and info
Deryck
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A. Lötscher -Bergjäger- 19/10/2010 19:15
Was für ein wunderschönes Pilzbild!!
Die Schärfe sitzt wieder perfekt und die Farben sind absolut der Natur entsprechend!!
LG Bergjäger
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Mark Billiau. 19/10/2010 15:31
@ Gruber Fred : Indeed yes, there is quite some resemblance between the Parasol Mushroom and the Shaggy Parasol.
You are right about the stem of the Parasol Mushroom which has usually some small brownish scales, but it’s not the first time I see a specimen with a smooth stem.
Moreover, the cap diameter of a Shaggy Parasol never grows bigger then 15cm. while a Parasol Mushroom can easily reach up to 30cm. or more.
The specimen in the shot was about 25cm.
But maybe you are right. I shall try to find out and ask my professor mycology next week (university of Antwerp).

Mark

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Vera Shulga 19/10/2010 15:15
As always, wonderful presentation and beautiful image!
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Annick 19/10/2010 14:01
Tu as le chic Mark pour trouver de superbes champignons, très beau cliché !
Amitiés
Annick
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Gruber Fred 19/10/2010 12:09
Bist du dir sicher Mark das es ein Parasolpilz ist,da fehlt mir der gesprenkelte Stiel.Es könnte eher der Safranschirmling sein.
LG Fred
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Angelika El. 19/10/2010 11:10

Ein herrliches Exemplar - sehr schön in seiner natrülichen Umgebung gezeigt!

LG!
Angelika

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Josef Kainz 19/10/2010 10:43
Sehr schön eine gute Aufnahme
LG Josef
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Sylvia Schulz 19/10/2010 10:38
sehr schön Mark, mal ein essbarer Pilz, viele mögen ihn auch, ich allerdings nicht so sehr, deshalb lasse ich ihn auch meistens im Wald stehen, fototechnisch genial,
es grüßt Sylvia
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Canan Oner 19/10/2010 10:16
Stunning colors that match so well together...
Loved this one with a decorated huge cap :-))
Excellent shot again Mark..
Cheers,
Canan
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