Chlorophyllum brunneum (Farl. & Burt) Vellinga (2002)               *All collections from N. California
Syn.: Macrolepiota rachodes var. hortensis                                                       

In Northern California Chlorophyllum brunneum tends to be very common in certain locations under Monterey Cypress. It also tends to like Eucalyptus as well.

The picture on the right shows the unearthed cluster from left. There is an interesting caespitose habit showing fruitbodies shooting in all directions, including down.