Posted on 26 October 201819 October 2018 by David Autumn fungi: Japanese umbrella Japanese umbrella mushroom (Parasola plicatilis, also called pleated inkcap) growing on wood chip mulch by the Severn at Bridgnorth. Very common growing in short grass, small and delicate looking, they shed their spores and disappear within a day. Post navigationPrevious post: Autumn fungi: dyer’s polyporeNext post: Female goosanders on log at Bylet, Bridgnorth