Fairy Ring Champignon

Fairy Ring Champignon - Marasmius oreades

Description

The cap is initially convex then flattens with a broad central umbo when it matures; variable in colour depending on the weather, from tan coloured when wet to pale cream or buff when dry.  The gills are thick and widely spced and pale creamy buff. Often in large fairy rings.

Similar Species

Note that other grassland species may also occur in fairy rings.

Identification difficulty
Recording advice

Photograph fairy ring, and a specimen from top down, in side-view and underneath to show gills; note substrate and habitat.

Habitat

Lawns and short grass in groups or 'fairy rings'.

When to see it

Autumn.

UK Status

Widespread and fairly frequent in Britain.

VC55 Status

Fairly frequent in Leicestershire and Rutland.

Leicestershire & Rutland Map

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Additional images

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