Chlorophyllum molybdites
Chlorophyllum molybdites
Chlorophyllum molybdites ( syn. Lepiota morganii ) is a fungus and the type species of the genus saffron screen charges. Some people can consume the fungus symptom-free: 363, in other cases he gives, however, a Gastrointestinal syndrome with diarrhea, vomiting and colic, which is why he is considered toxic. In North America, it was 2004, the most frequently consumed poison mushroom. The reasons for this are the large, conspicuous fruiting bodies, called their resemblance to the edible Parasol as well as the frequent occurrence near populated areas. In 2011, 18 poisonings with Chl in North America. molybdites registered, representing 15 % of all cases of poisoning with mushrooms.
Features
It is an imposing mushroom whose hat is hemispherical with flattened top and can reach a diameter of up to 40 cm. The hat is whitish with coarse brown scales. The white, often greenish in age lamellae are free, so do not reach the stem. The stem is up to 25 cm long and carries a massive, double ring. The typical Natterung the Parasol missing, on average, the flesh reddens sometimes weak. As a sure sign to distinguish it from other saffron and giant screen Lingen applies the green spore powder.
The spore powder leaves on the substrate a green cast.
Spores of Chlorophyllum molybdites in the light microscope
Ecology, distribution and phenology
Chlorophyllum molybdites grows in gardens and parks in eastern North America, in California and subtropical regions around the world such as Brazil and India. 22 In Australia, the fungus is common in the summer in irrigated gardens in front. 363 In addition, the fungus was also introduced in other countries. Reported findings from the Canary Islands, in Israel: 22, Scotland, Spain: 140, Holland and Sweden. 39
The fruiting bodies appear after rain in summer and autumn.
Trivial nomenclature
In English usage Chl is. molybdites referred to as " green- spored parasol / Lepiota " short and "green parasol " or "false parasol ". Contrast, has not yet established common name in German speaking countries because of the sparse occurrence. Bollmann, Gminder and Reil (2007) lead the way in the " List of Figures major European mushrooms " under " Poisonous saffron Schirmling ". However, the name conflicts with the common name " Poison Giant Umbrella Ling " for Macrolepiota venenata - the species was now as Chl. venenatum to the saffron screen Lingen umkombiniert and is now according to the new genus belonging " Poison Saffron Parasol mushroom ". Dietmar Winterstein (2012 ) speaks Chl. molybdites in a Tintlings articles as " Grünsporigen giant Parasol mushroom " or " False Parasol" at: . 21