FriarMacrolepiota procera

Hat: dark brown in the center and progressively lighter towards the margin, on a cream background. Covered in large, circular, detachable brownish spots, concentrically arranged.Blades: free, white or cream.

Stalk: bulbous, quickly covered in brown scales on a creamy beige background, not changing color when scratched; complex, sliding ring.

Flesh: white.

Spores: 13-19 x 9-12 μm, ovoid.

Taste: sweet.

Odour : strong, herbaceous or melted butter.

WHERE TO FIND IT AT AROUCA GEOPARK

Fruiting Season October - December

Dimension Hat: 4-25 cm | Foot: 10-25 X 1.5-4 cm

Habitat Meadows and pastures; scrubland

Macrolepiota procera  © Avelino Vieira

Macrolepiota procera © Avelino Vieira

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