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Rosy parachute

Marasmius pulcherripes

A species of Marasmius

Rosy parachute is easy to spot growing on pine needles, decaying hardwood, and leaf debris. Its bright pink, bonnet-shaped caps are quite distinctive and attractive, but be careful when getting a closer look at the specimen. It often grows near poison ivy and it's not uncommon to find the vines growing over the caps.

Cap Diameter:

1 - 2 cm

Odor:

Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.

General Info About Rosy parachute

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Attributes of Rosy parachute

Cap Diameter

1 - 2 cm

Height

2 - 6 cm

Cap

Cap 5 - 20 mm; bell-shaped or convex, or nearly flat; pink or pinkish brown; pleated, smooth or minutely roughened, dry

Cap Shape

Bell-shaped, Convex, Flat, Central Bump

Cap Surfaces

Smooth, Visible lines or stripes

Gills

Adnexed, or free; distant or nearly so; white or pinkish

Gill Attachment

Free to Attached

Stem

Stem 2 - 6 cm long, less than 1 mm thick; equal, wiry, often curved; pale pinkish at the extreme apex; smooth, dry

Stem Shapes

Cylindrical

Stem Surfaces

Smooth

Flesh

Thin; insubstantial

Ring

Ringless

Spore Print Color

White

Odor

Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.

Body Color

Brown

Black

Red

Pink

Growth Form

Gregarious

Nutrient Gathering

Saprophytic

Substrate

Leaf or Needle Litter

You can find Rosy parachute by these plants:

Eastern white pine, Red pine

Occurence Habitats

Coniferous Woodland

Species Status

Apparently widely distributed in eastern North America

Endangered Species

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Habitat of Rosy parachute

Rosy parachute is found in coniferous forest areas, particularly among the needle duff of pine trees and sometimes amidst hardwood leaf litter.

Distribution Area of Rosy parachute

Eastern North America,Central America,eastern Asia

Scientific Classification of Rosy parachute

Phylum

Club fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Order

Gilled fungi

Family

Marasmiaceae

Genus

Marasmius

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Tips for Finding Rosy parachute

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What are the Ideal Soil Conditions for Rosy parachute

Prefers moist, well-decomposed organic matter.

What are Some Tips for Finding Rosy parachute

Look for rosy parachute in areas with high concentrations of conifer needles, as they thrive in the decomposing layers.
Examine the forest floor in coniferous woods, particularly around pine trees, for small, inconspicuous fruiting bodies.
Search gregariously in favorable habitats without disturbing the surrounding environment, to increase the likelihood of encountering rosy parachute.
Inspect the decomposing leaf litter under hardwoods when coniferous trees are not prevalent.
Gently move the upper layer of needle duff or leaf litter aside to reveal any hidden rosy parachute specimens.

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