Holly Parachute
Holly Parachute - Marasmius hudsonii
A white fungus associated with the dead leaves of Holly. To 15 mm with a thin, wiry red-brown stem and a very small off-white cap. Both cap and stems are covered in long projecting hairs.
Other small white Marasmius or Mycena occur on fallen decaying leaves of various species.
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On dead, moist Holly leaves.
Autumn.
Uncommon.
Rare.
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