Holly Parachute - Marasmius hudsonii
Description
This tiny fungus feeds on the dead leaves of Holly. To 15 mm with a thin, wiry red stem and a very small off-white cap (2-6mm). Both cap and stems are covered in projecting hairs.
Identification difficulty
Habitat
On dead, moist Holly leaves.
When to see it
Autumn.
UK Status
Uncommon.
VC55 Status
Rare.
David Nicholls
Stoneywell Wood, Ulverscroft
28 October 2023
Melinda Bell
Ulverscroft,Stoneywell Wood
28 October 2024
David Nicholls
Stoneywell Wood, Ulverscroft
28 October 2023
David Nicholls
Stoneywell Wood, Ulverscroft
28 October 2023
Melinda Bell
Ulverscroft,Stoneywell Wood
28 October 2024
Melinda Bell
Ulverscroft,Stoneywell Wood
28 October 2024
glandular hairs on stipe
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Species profile
- Common names
- Holly Parachute
- Species group:
- Fungi
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- Records on NatureSpot:
- 2
- First record:
- 28/10/2023 (Nicholls, David)
- Last record:
- 28/10/2024 (Bell, Melinda)
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