Olive Shaggy Parasol
Chlorophyllum olivieri
Unlike its reddening cousins, this mushroom's flesh bruises a gentle, dull orange-brown or olive-grey when cut.
- Scientific name
- Chlorophyllum olivieri
- Taxonomy
- Fungi › Basidiomycota › Agaricomycetes › Agaricales › Agaricaceae › Chlorophyllum
- IUCN Red List status
- Least Concern
- Population trend
- stable
- Biome
- forest
- Habitat
- Coniferous and mixed forest floor, rich leaf litter, and compost piles
- Diet
- Saprotrophic (decomposing dead organic matter, particularly leaf litter and needle cast)
- Range
- Europe, North America
- Size
- Cap diameter 5-15 cm; stem height 10-20 cm
- Lifespan
- The underground mycelium can live for decades, while the above-ground fruiting body lasts only 5 to 10 days.
- Active
- diurnal
- Threats
- Deforestation, heavy soil compaction from foot traffic, and removal of forest floor organic litter.
- Safe to approach?
- Harmless to touch and observe. However, it is toxic if consumed raw, causing severe gastrointestinal distress. Never ingest wild mushrooms unless identified by an expert. If accidentally ingested, seek medical help immediately.
Shaggy parasol is the common name for three closely related species of mushroom: Chlorophyllum rhacodes , C. olivieri and C. brunneum , found in North America, Europe and Southern Africa. C. brunneum is also found in Australia.
Photo: Giselle Blythe, CC0, via iNaturalist
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