Lepiota rhacodes, also known as shaggy parasol or shaggy ink cap, is a type of mushroom that belongs to the Lepiota family. It is a classic edible species with a distinctive shaggy cap and tall, slender stem. However, Lepiota rhacodes is often mistaken for other mushroom species such as the poisonous Chlorophyllum molybdites or the inedible Chlorophyllum rhacodes. Some other synonyms for Lepiota rhacodes include shaggy domecap, satinwood parasol, and shaggy powdercap. These synonyms are often used interchangeably to describe the same mushroom species. Lepiota rhacodes is a popular mushroom for cooking and is known for its nutty, earthy flavor.