Marasmius bulliardii belongs to a family known for mushrooms with thin stems and caps that can withstand drying out. These fungi typically revive after rain. It thrives in forests, favoring dead leaves or wood, and plays a role in decomposing organic matter, contributing to the ecosystem's nutrient cycle.
Cap Diameter:
3 - 10 mm
Odor:
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
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Attributes
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
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Common Questions
General Info About Marasmius bulliardii
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Attributes of Marasmius bulliardii
Cap Diameter
3 - 10 mm
Height
2 - 6 cm
Cap
Cap 3 - 10 mm across; parachute-shaped; off-white to pale cream, ochre; margins with deeply-grooved
Cap Shape
Bell-shaped, Depressed, Central Bump
Cap Surfaces
Visible lines or stripes
Gills
Very distant; whitish, creamy
Gill Attachment
Attached
Stem
Stem 2 - 6 cm long, 0.1 - 0.5 mm thick; dark brown to black
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Surfaces
Smooth
Flesh
Very thin
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
Body Color
Brown
Yellow
Gray
White
Cream
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
Leaf or Needle Litter
You can find Marasmius bulliardii by these plants:
Oaks, European beech
Occurence Habitats
Deciduous Woodland, Coniferous Woodland
Species Status
Widespread
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Habitat of Marasmius bulliardii
Marasmius bulliardii thrives in environments with decaying leaf litter from broadleaf trees, especially under beech canopies, and at times amidst fallen conifer needles.
