Black-eyed marasmius is known for breaking down the litter of leaves and nettles through the autumn. Black-eyed marasmius is the largest of its genus with a noticeably wide yet thin cap. It is found across a range of habitats in North America.
Cap Diameter:
2 - 12 cm
Odor:
Faintly almond-like or non-distinctive.
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Attributes
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Black-eyed marasmius
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Attributes of Black-eyed marasmius
Cap Diameter
2 - 12 cm
Height
5 - 16 cm
Cap
Cap 3 - 11 cm across; planoconvex; brown; margin fine lines
Cap Shape
Convex, Flat, Central Bump
Cap Surfaces
Smooth, Visible lines or stripes
Gills
Broadly to narrowly attached; close, nearly distant; whitish; discoloring grayish
Gill Attachment
Attached
Stem
Stem 4.5 - 15 cm long, 1 cm thick; whitish or very pale brownish; smooth
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Surfaces
Smooth
Flesh
Thin; whitish
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Faintly almond-like or non-distinctive.
Body Color
Brown
Red
White
Cream
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Solitary, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
On soil, Leaf or Needle Litter
Occurence Habitats
Deciduous Woodland, Coniferous Woodland
Species Status
Limited to eastern North America.
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Habitat of Black-eyed marasmius
Black-eyed marasmius thrives in leaf litter beneath hardwood and conifer trees, often found in groups rather than in isolation.
