Twig parachute is a small fungus with a distinctive thin and wiry stem, supporting a cap that is often convex in shape. Preferring to grow on dead wood, twig parachute is known for its resilience, able to revive and rehydrate quickly after drying out. It’s part of a larger group of fungi commonly found in woodland ecosystems, playing an important role in breaking down and recycling organic material.
Cap Diameter:
0 - 20 mm
Odor:
Faint, nondescript mushroom scent.
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Attributes
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Twig parachute
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Attributes of Twig parachute
Cap Diameter
0 - 20 mm
Height
1 - 3 cm
Cap
Cap 3 - 15 mm across; convex to flat; white, pale cream; margin radially wrinkled
Cap Shape
Convex, Flat
Cap Surfaces
Visible lines or stripes
Gills
Adnate; distant; pinkish-white to ochre
Gill Attachment
Attached
Stem
Stem 5 - 20 mm long, 1 mm thick; white, brown
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Surfaces
Smooth to slightly fibrous
Flesh
Thin; white to cream
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Faint, nondescript mushroom scent.
Body Color
Brown
White
Cream
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Scattered, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
Dead Woods
Occurence Habitats
Coniferous Woodland, Deciduous Woodland
Species Status
Very common
Endangered Species
No
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Habitat of Twig parachute
Twig parachute can often be observed on dead or decaying wood, particularly favoring fallen twigs and branches, as well as dead bramble stems.
