Holly parachute typically appears in late summer to autumn, thriving on the decaying leaves of holly. Characterized by tiny, white-spored, and delicate structures, its caps resemble small parachutes, a distinctive trait. It predominantly flourishes in woodland settings, especially in moist and shaded areas, contributing to the nutrient recycling in forest ecosystems.
Cap Diameter:
2 - 6 mm
Odor:
Faint, typical mushroom scent.
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Attributes
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Holly parachute
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Attributes of Holly parachute
Cap Diameter
2 - 6 mm
Height
1 - 5 cm
Cap
small caps that remain convex.The cap surface is smooth,white becoming cream to pale reddish brown,sparsely covered with fine,erect,red-brown hairs or bristles less than 1/8 in (1 mm) long
Cap Shape
Convex, Flat
Cap Surfaces
Fibrillose-scaly
Gills
The gills are distant and cap-colored
Stem
The long,thin stem is smooth and white at the top,becoming bristly and dark red-brown toward the base
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Surfaces
Smooth to slightly fibrous
Ring
Ringless
Odor
Faint, typical mushroom scent.
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Scattered, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
Leaf or Needle Litter
You can find Holly parachute by these plants:
Ilex, Common holly
Occurence Habitats
Deciduous Woodland
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Habitat of Holly parachute
Holly parachute thrive in environments rich in decomposing organic material, typically found amongst fallen holly leaves in forested areas.
