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Red Marasmius

Marasmius haematocephalus

Photo by LeonardoMB
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Field Notes

Description:

These specimens possessed about 4cm height and, your head has 1.5cm in diameter.

Habitat:

These specimen was found in a grove that has a huge amount of organic matter deposited on the ground (including leaves, wood, insects... Litter!)

Notes:

"Marasmius" is a genus of mushrooms, in the family "Marasmiaceae". However, most members of this genus are small. Their humble appearance contributes to their not being readily distinguishable to non-specialists, and they are therefore seldom collected by mushroom hunters. Several of the species are known to grow in the characteristic fairy ring pattern.

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Comments (2)

It's a beautiful Marasmius species. Which would be hard to say, although I'd suggest that M. haematocephalus looks close.
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PublishedDecember 18, 2012

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