Macrolepiota clelandii 1
Macrolepiota clelandii, "Parasol Mushroom" is the currently correct name of this very common Australian-NZ species which is called M. konradii, M. gracilenta, M. procera, LM. mastoidea, etc, in various sources. It is quite variable, and found in open forest soil, cap to around 150 mm, white with brown scales, darkening at the centre to an almost shiny umbo. Gills off-whitish, free; spore print creamy white. Stem very tall, pale brown, often with darker bands, ring fixed at first then movable; may fall off. Doctor's Creek walking track, Reefton, 2007.
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