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Common Name : Green Spored Parasol - Scientific Name : Chlorophyllum molybdites - Other Name : False Parasol (E)

Wilpattu

This widespread mushroom belongs to the Agaricaceae family. The Green Spored Parasol is quite common in North America and throughout the temperate areas of the world. It is poisonous and causes gastrointestinal disorders within one to 2 hours of consuming such as sever colic, vomiting and diarrhea.

This is said to be the most frequently consumed poisonous mushroom in America due to its similarity with a popular edible species, Shaggy Parasol Chlorophyllum rhacodes.
This is a very common species in Wilpattu after the heavy rains during the months of October to January. I have observed them at many locations including Kombansanchaipooval, Panikkar Villu, Kuruttupandi Villu and at Nelum Wila.

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 )