Fungus ID please

[Georgie]

Found this huge mushroom/toadstool growing on its own in my border today.  Something has clearly been enjoying muching on it but does anyone know what it is and is it edible?  Cheers.  G x

[Georgie]

[ACE]

An old boy told me once if it stains your fingers yellow don't eat it, and if you are still not sure try it on your partner first ;D

But seriously it looks un-edible. I believe there are not many deadly poisonous ones but there are quite a few that will upset your stomach.

[Truffle]

Don't eat it!!!!!!!

It looks a little bit like a destroying angel- quite posienous.

I did a seach fro destoying angel and this turned up:
http://www.rogersmushrooms.com/gallery/DisplayBlock~bid~5564.asp

Truff

[Robert_Brenchley]

With no trace of veils, it could well be Lyophyllum connatum, which is edible when young, provided it's cooked. But as a general safety rule, be extremely cautious of any 'mushroom' with white gills. The last thing you want to do is end up eating Amanita virosa, typically a woodland species,  by mistake!

[Georgie]

Many thanks for all your replies.  I've popped it back where I found it so that whatever has been enjoying it can continue to do so whilst me and the OH remain safe.   ;D

G x

[mark_h]

Possibly a Leucoagaricus species.