Marasmius torquescens is a small fungus with a distinct twisted stem, typically found in forest leaf litter. These mushrooms often form groups and have a characteristic white to yellowish cap. They play a role in breaking down organic material, contributing to nutrient cycling in their ecosystem.
Cap Diameter:
2 - 7 cm
Odor:
Mildly musty with an off-putting note.
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Attributes
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Marasmius torquescens
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Attributes of Marasmius torquescens
Cap Diameter
2 - 7 cm
Height
2 - 6 cm
Cap
Cap 1 - 4 cm across; hemispherical, bell-shaped, flat; light ocher brown, yellowish to cream; with translucently ribbed
Cap Shape
Bell-shaped, Convex, Central Bump
Cap Surfaces
Visible lines or stripes
Gills
Free; distant; white with a red tinge
Gill Attachment
Free to Attached
Stem
Stem 4 - 8 cm long, 1 - 3 mm thick; cylindrical; creamy, rusty brown, black-brown; stiff and flexible
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Cross Sections
Hollow or cottony hollow
Flesh
Thin; stiff and supple; whitish, brownish
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Mildly musty with an off-putting note.
Body Color
Brown
White
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Gregarious, Scattered, Solitary
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
You can find Marasmius torquescens by these plants:
European beech, Oaks
Species Status
Quite rare
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Habitat of Marasmius torquescens
Twigs in woods
Scientific Classification of Marasmius torquescens
