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Common Name : Flowrpot Parasol Mushrooms - Scientific Name : Leucocoprinus sp. - Other Name : Plantpot Parasol

Wilpattu

Members of this genus belong to the family Agaricaceae. These mushrooms have a widespread distribution in the tropical regions and the genus comprises over 80 species. In their native sites these mushrooms thrive only in hot and humid conditions but the early European explorers who carried many tropical exotic plants from tropical climates unknowingly introduced the spores of these fungi along with the soil in to the green houses all over Europe. They can now be found in plant pots and greenhouses worldwide.

I have observed these mushrooms during the months of October and November at many locations in the park including Kanjuran Villu to Kaali Villu, Panikkar Villu and at Kokkare Villu.

The author visits Wilpattu National Park regularly and will update this website with his field notes and photographs of individual leopards as well as other species of fauna & flora observed in the park. His primary goal in launching this website is to create awareness among the general public of the fascinating bio diversity of the park and to highlight the importance of protecting it for generations to come. The author’s study of the leopards will be of importance for anyone who may be keen to identify the leopards they photograph in Wilpattu and learn more about them.

Anyone who may be interested in using the information or the photographs contained in this website for any educational, research or commercial purpose is kindly requested to contact the author and obtain his consent prior to doing so. ( Email : kithsiri@wilpattu.com )