Hi, I'm Chlorophyllum molybdites - do no eat me
These are known as the 'Vomiter or Green-spored Parasol'. These mushrooms grow on lawns and in the grass all over North America and also is the leading cause of wild mushroom poisoning here. These mushrooms are poisonous, but in most incidents it is non-fatal. You will, however, spend a lot of time vomiting (hence the name 'the Vomiter'). There are lots of edible mushrooms and this one is commonly mistaken for one, so there's no wonder it's the leading cause of wild mushroom poisoning.
I found these growing at my parent's house during my last visit. They have a dog and I wasn't sure if these mushrooms were safe for the pup. After a search and using online I.D. tools, I found that it is not safe for pets, so I removed them. I take my kids over there to play and did not want them eating them by mistake either.
Had I not looked them up, I might have just left them in the grass because they are pretty cool looking! I'm glad I looked them up now. I would have felt terrible if I had left them and my parent's dog or my children gotten them. It is, from what I've read, a terribly unpleasant experience.
Not People OR Pet-Friendly
Anything on the ground is open game for kids & pets
Readers Can Find More Info at
UrbanMushrooms.com - Chlorophyllum molybdites
If there's any uncertainty - best to avoid eating it.
Especially when you read the symptoms, you'll want to avoid this one!
Online Mushroom I.D. Tools
• Mushroom Exam
• American Mushrooms
• MycoKey
• Mushroom World (Global)
• Urban Mushrooms
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Were the green spores pretty obvious on the ones you found at your parents' house? I was fortunate to have the tasty species come up in my yard last fall, Chlorophyllum brunneum. I made Shaggy Parasol Soup, Shaggy Parasol Stroganoff, dehydrated them, and used them like beef strips to top a wild weed salad.
It's frustrating when the mushrooms that come up are not edible ones, lol. I have so many Agaricus xanthoderma, the Yellow Stainer, that come up every fall. I key them out every time, hoping they will be a different species. Finally, last year, I had some Agaricus campestris come up, too! But it's important to know the difference. The first one is part of the "Lose Your Lunch Bunch", while the second one is delicious. I hope your next mushrooms are tasty ones! :D
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Thanks for sharing, @haphazard-hstead. I did not 'print' them to see for certain, though I did ask my parent's neighbor, who seemed certain that we shouldn't eat it. I removed them out of precaution because my kids were with me and the dog was beginning to show interest as I snapped photos of it.
I have some odd mushrooms that come up in my yard as well, so I might have to ping you for preparing the edibles that I find. I'm not much for eating them, but I'll try anything once 😆
The dehydrating idea you shared sounds like something I might have to try! Anything that resembles a beef strip - I'll try it..lol
Thanks again for your informative response! I'm learning a lot & that's what I like!!
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Great post with lots of helpful information, and great photos too! I will try to stay away from those types of mushrooms... Not interested in the vomiter lol
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And please do stay away from these types..lol I've heard terrible reviews 😆
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