Fairy ring mushroom
Marasmius oreades
A species of Marasmius. Also known as Scotch bonnet.
Fairy ring mushrooms can endure complete desiccation under the sun's rays, yet they possess the remarkable ability to revive with the subsequent rainfall, restoring their capacity to produce fresh spores. This resilience is attributed to trehalose, a sugar that safeguards their cellular structure. These mushrooms are commonly found in grassy areas and open fields, occasionally forming distinctive circular patterns.
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Attributes of Fairy ring mushroom
Cap Diameter
2 - 5 cm
Height
4 - 10 cm
Cap
Cap 1 - 5 cm across; convex to flat, umbonate; cream to pale yellow-brown or pinkish brown; surface smooth
Cap Shape
Bell-shaped, Convex, Flat, Central Bump
Cap Surfaces
Smooth, Visible lines or stripes
Gills
Attached, free; distant; white, pale tan
Gill Attachment
Free
Stem
Stem 2 - 8 cm long, 1.5 - 6 mm thick; whitish, brown; tough; surface smooth
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Surfaces
Smooth
Flesh
Tough; whitish
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Mild, subtly mushroomy, not distinctive.
Body Color
BrownYellowRedWhite
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
On soil
You can find Fairy ring mushroom by these plants
Pines
Occurence Habitats
Meadows
Species Status
Widely distributed
Endangered Species
No
Scientific Classification of Fairy ring mushroom
Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Gilled fungi
Family
Marasmiaceae
Genus
Marasmius
Toxicity and Edibility of Fairy ring mushroom
Is Fairy ring mushroom Toxic?
Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.
