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 | |
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| Monterey County, California, 2024 | |
Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Fungi |
| Division: | Basidiomycota |
| Class: | Agaricomycetes |
| Order: | Agaricales |
| Family: | Marasmiaceae |
| Genus: | Marasmius |
| Species: | M. plicatulus
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| Binomial name | |
| Marasmius plicatulus Peck, 1897
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References
edit- ^ "red pinwheel (Marasmius plicatulus)". iNaturalist. Retrieved 2024-01-31.
- ^ Stevens, Michael Wood & Fred. "California Fungi: Marasmius plicatulus". www.mykoweb.com. Retrieved 2024-01-31.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Marasmius plicatulus (MushroomExpert.Com)". www.mushroomexpert.com. Retrieved 2024-01-31.
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