Twig Parachute - Marasmiellus ramealis

Description

A very small fungus with cream or pinkish caps and gills.  The stipe is pinkish-cream above and dark below, tapered downwards and with woollly scales. 

Similar Species

Marasmius species

Identification difficulty
Recording advice

Photograph from top down, in side-view and underneath to show gills; ensure your photo clearly shows the length of the stipe from gills to base.  You must note substrate and habitat.

Habitat

broad-leaf twigs, including dead bramble stems.

When to see it

Early summer to autumn

UK Status

Fairly common and widespread in Britain.

Leicestershire & Rutland Status

Fairly common in Leicestershire and Rutland.

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