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22-09-2008, 03:44 PM
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| | | ID for a huge shroom?
Hello everyone
This is my first attempt at uploading and displaying an image so I hope I've got everything right! I spotted this large fella in Wisley Common (Surrey) back in October 2006. The top of the fungus is about 9" in diameter, and it stood at about 12" in height. For reference, the mobile phone hitching a ride is around 4.5" in length.
I've had a go at trying to identify this beast but with no luck. Does anyone have any ideas?
Many thanks 
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22-09-2008, 03:45 PM
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| | | Re: ID for a huge shroom?
Parasol, I think
It used to be called Lepiota procera (might be chloropyllum ??? or some such - can't find this now, must have dreamt it).
The "snakeskin" appearance that you can see on the lower stem is characteristic.
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22-09-2008, 03:49 PM
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Thanks Hedgewitch. A parasol would make perfect sense  For all I know it's horrendously common but I'm here to learn!
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22-09-2008, 03:50 PM
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| | | Re: ID for a huge shroom?
Thats a big one..Ive seen quite a few they do seem to be getting bigger this season.. 
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22-09-2008, 03:50 PM
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Hi Bren - I'd love to see one; I think they are fairly common though.
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22-09-2008, 04:00 PM
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I've seen loads this year but unfortunately they have all been growing along the sides of busy roads so not the best habitat if picking for the pot! |
22-09-2008, 04:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Stewy  I've seen loads this year but unfortunately they have all been growing along the sides of busy roads so not the best habitat if picking for the pot! | It's funny you should mention that. This particular one was only a few metres from the side of the 6 lane A3. Even if I had known what it was, I'm not sure I would have had the heart to uproot and cook 'im
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22-09-2008, 04:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Brenners It's funny you should mention that. This particular one was only a few metres from the side of the 6 lane A3. Even if I had known what it was, I'm not sure I would have had the heart to uproot and cook 'im
Bren | Sounds like you're the same as me..I dont eat any of my finds...just in case..I just like taking pic's..
Julie
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