Black-stalked Marasmius
A species of Tetrapyrgos Scientific name : Tetrapyrgos nigripes Genus : Tetrapyrgos
Black-stalked Marasmius, A species of Tetrapyrgos
Scientific name: Tetrapyrgos nigripes
Genus: Tetrapyrgos
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Description
The tiny fruitbody of the black-stalked Marasmius (Tetrapyrgos nigripes) looks almost as if the cap and stem were cut and pasted from different mushrooms. This odd combination creates a memorable overall appearance. They are so small that they are rarely larger than the size of a bottle cap. They enjoy growing out of small items, such as twigs and leaves.
Colors
Black
White
Habitat
The Tetrapyrgos nigripes can be found in mixed and deciduous forests. It grows on rotting wood - fallen decaying branches, twigs, and leaves.
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General Info
Habitat
The Tetrapyrgos nigripes can be found in mixed and deciduous forests. It grows on rotting wood - fallen decaying branches, twigs, and leaves.
Growth Form
Saprobic; solitary, gregarious
Sporocarp Height
2 inches
Cap Diameter
1 inch
Endangered Species
No
Habit
Saprophytic
Substrate
On soil
Smell
Not distinctive
Spore Print
White
Species Status
Widely distributed
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Club fungi Class
Mushroom-forming fungi Order
Gilled fungi Family
Marasmiaceae Genus
Tetrapyrgos Species
Black-stalked Marasmius