Curtis E. Young, The Ohio State University, Bugwood.org

Saprobe that is easily identified in maturity by its green spore prints and gills. Frequently grows gregariously in lawns and meadows in troops and/or fairy rings. Typically a summer and fall mushroom.

Rebekah D. Wallace, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org

false parasol or green-spored parasol (Chlorophyllum molybdites) fruiting bodies

Joseph OBrien, USDA Forest Service, Bugwood.org

A common, beautiful, poisonous mushroom

Curtis E. Young, The Ohio State University, Bugwood.org

Saprobe that is easily identified in maturity by its green spore prints and gills. Frequently grows gregariously in lawns and meadows in troops and/or fairy rings. Typically a summer and fall mushroom.

Curtis E. Young, The Ohio State University, Bugwood.org

Saprobe that is easily identified in maturity by its green spore prints and gills. Frequently grows gregariously in lawns and meadows in troops and/or fairy rings. Typically a summer and fall mushroom.

Curtis E. Young, The Ohio State University, Bugwood.org

Saprobe that is easily identified in maturity by its green spore prints and gills. Frequently grows gregariously in lawns and meadows in troops and/or fairy rings. Typically a summer and fall mushroom.  These specimens were growing where a tree stump had been removed.

Curtis E. Young, The Ohio State University, Bugwood.org

Saprobe that is easily identified in maturity by its green spore prints and gills. Frequently grows gregariously in lawns and meadows in troops and/or fairy rings. Typically a summer and fall mushroom.  Base of stalk at soil line.

Curtis E. Young, The Ohio State University, Bugwood.org

Saprobe that is easily identified in maturity by its green spore prints and gills. Frequently grows gregariously in lawns and meadows in troops and/or fairy rings. Typically a summer and fall mushroom.  Early stage button.