Shaggy parasol is the common name for three closely related species of mushroom, Chlorophyllum rhacodes, C. olivieri and C. brunneum, found in North America, Europe and Southern Africa.

The spelling "rachodes" was used by Vittadini when he first published the species in 1835, but was erroneous as the Greek word rhakos 'piece of cloth' should be transcribed as rhacos.

[2] The shaggy parasol is a large and conspicuous agaric, with thick brown scales and protuberances on its fleshy white cap.

It is fleshy, and a reddish, or maroon discoloration occurs and a pungent odour is evolved when it is cut.

[4] However, it contains toxins which can cause gastric upsets[5] and some individuals show a strong allergic response even after cooking.