Marasmius plicatulus, also known as the red pinwheel or pleated marasmius, is a species of fungus.[1] According to the Fungi of California website, "This handsome Marasmius is recognized by its velvety mahogany cap, slender stature, widely spaced pallid to pinkish gills, and shiny, thin, wiry stipe."[2] The red pinwheel is often found in association with oak trees or conifers, and flushes most commonly during the winter months of November to January.[3] Of the Marasmius species found on the Pacific coast of North America, the pleated is physically the largest.[4][3] The red pinwheel appears to be predominantly known from western/coastal North America, although it has been observed as far inland as Idaho.[3]

Marasmius plicatulus
Monterey County, California, 2024
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Fungi
Division: Basidiomycota
Class: Agaricomycetes
Order: Agaricales
Family: Marasmiaceae
Genus: Marasmius
Species:
M. plicatulus
Binomial name
Marasmius plicatulus
Peck, 1897

References

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  1. ^ "red pinwheel (Marasmius plicatulus)". iNaturalist. Retrieved 2024-01-31.
  2. ^ Stevens, Michael Wood & Fred. "California Fungi: Marasmius plicatulus". www.mykoweb.com. Retrieved 2024-01-31.
  3. ^ a b c Desjardin, Dennis E. (1987). "New and Noteworthy Marasmioid Fungi from California". Mycologia. 79 (1): 123–134. doi:10.2307/3807751. ISSN 0027-5514. JSTOR 3807751.
  4. ^ "Marasmius plicatulus (MushroomExpert.Com)". www.mushroomexpert.com. Retrieved 2024-01-31.