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Marasmius siccus

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Marasmius siccus
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M. siccus
Binomial name
Marasmius siccus

Marasmius siccus, or orange pinwheel,[1] is a small orange mushroom with a "beach umbrella" cap and a light to dark stem. It is in the Marasmius genus.[2] It is found in hardwood forests from the Rocky Mountains to the Appalachian Mountains.[3] The gills are white. It is 3–7 centimetres (1.2–2.8 in) tall and 0.5–2.5 centimetres (0.20–0.98 in) wide.[4]

A cluster of M. siccus
Gills and the stem, which lightens at the top

References

  1. ^ "Marasmius siccus". Indiana University. Retrieved 16 February 2015.
  2. ^ Kuo, Michael. "Marasmius siccus". MushroomExpert.Com. Retrieved 16 February 2015.
  3. ^ Kuo, Michael; Methven, Andy (2010). 100 Cool Mushrooms. Ann Arbor, MI: University of Michigan Press. p. 115. ISBN 978-0472034178.
  4. ^ "Marasmius siccus". University of Arkansas. Retrieved 16 February 2015.