Young specimens of Macrolepiota procera found few days ago in woods of Eastern London after a week of rainfall...
And that's how the mature specimens look like:
Let this be a start to get you going on mushroom hunt!
Find out more:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Macrolepiota_procera
or here:
https://www.specialtyproduce.com/produce/Parasol_Mushrooms_15403.php
or wherever possible to make sure that it is the RIGHT SPECIES.
Get some recipes:
- https://cookinpolish.com/fried-parasol-mushrooms/
- https://expcook.blogspot.com/2014/10/parasol-mushroom-recipe.html?spref=pi
- https://eatsmarter.com/recipes/breaded-parasol-mushrooms-with-potato-salad-and-cucumber-sauce
- https://foragerchef.com/stuffed-shaggy-parasol-mushrooms/
...and Happy Hunting!
:)
Camera: Sony SLT A-33.
London, October 2019.