Biology:Marasmius plicatulus

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Marasmius plicatulus
Red pinwheel imported from iNaturalist photo 344356754 on 31 January 2024.jpg
Monterey County, California, 2024
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Fungi
Division: Basidiomycota
Class: Agaricomycetes
Order: Agaricales
Family: Marasmiaceae
Genus: Marasmius
Species:
M. plicatulus
Binomial name
Marasmius plicatulus
Peck, 1897

Marasmius plicatulus, also known as the red pinwheel or pleated marasmius, is a species of fungus.[1] According to the Fungi of California website, "This handsome Marasmius is recognized by its velvety mahogany cap, slender stature, widely spaced pallid to pinkish gills, and shiny, thin, wiry stipe."[2] The red pinwheel is often found in association with oak trees or conifers, and flushes most commonly during the winter months of November to January.[3] Of the Marasmius species found on the Pacific coast of North America, the pleated is physically the largest.[4][3] The red pinwheel appears to be predominantly known from western/coastal North America, although it has been observed as far inland as Idaho.[3]

References


Wikidata ☰ Q98915377 entry