latter grows considerably larger however, and is more likely to be found in the open than C. rhacodes which prefers more shade and dislikes open pastures and fields. Another distinguishing feature is that C. rhacodes lacks the brown bands that are on the stem of M. procera. References Further reading Collins Gem Guide: Mushrooms and Toadstools, Stefan Buczacki 1982. The Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms, Knopf Publishing The Mushroom Book, Thomas Læssøe & Anna Del Conte, Dorling Kindersley, 1996. Agaricaceae Edible fungi Fungi found in fairy rings Fungi of Australia Fungi native to Australia Fungi of North America Fungi of Europe Fungus common names