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Parasol Mushroom
Macrolepiota procera
A tall scaly mushroom of grasslands with a wide-spreading cap and a snake-skin stem, much-loved as an edible "schnitzel."
If you've been searching for mushrooms that start with P, you'll find 4 detailed mushrooms below. We're not interested in giving you only a list of names — every entry on this page links to a full profile with the kind of detail you'd actually want to know.
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| Parasol Mushroom | Penny Bun | Porcini | Portobello |
List of Mushrooms That Start With P
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Penny Bun
Boletus edulis
The British name for Boletus edulis, the bun-shaped brown-capped bolete also known as cep and porcini.
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Porcini
Boletus edulis
A stout, brown-capped bolete prized worldwide for its meaty texture and nutty aroma when dried.
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Portobello
Agaricus bisporus
The fully mature brown-capped form of Agaricus bisporus, with broad open gills and a meaty texture.
About mushrooms starting with P
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