Source-reviewed species profile

Parasol mushroom Macrolepiota procera

Very large scaled cap, movable double ring and a snakeskin-patterned stem. This profile covers broad field features, season and habitat for learning.

Learning content – not identification

Images, text and app suggestions cannot confirm a species or food safety.

Field features

  • Very large scaled cap, movable double ring and a snakeskin-patterned stem.

Habitat and search guidance

Open woodland, pasture, woodland edges and grassland.

Season

Late summer and autumn.

Safety status

Included with a food status in the Norwegian 2026 Norm List. This learning profile never confirms a finding or that it is safe to eat. Use qualified local expertise.

Sources and review status

Last reviewed: 25 August 2026.

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