Twig Parachute

Twig Parachute - Marasmiellus ramealis

Description

A very small fungus with cream or pinkish caps and gills.  The stipe is pinkish-cream above and dark below, tapered downwards and with woollly scales. 

Similar Species

Marasmius species

Identification difficulty
Recording advice

Photograph from top down, in side-view and underneath to show gills; ensure your photo clearly shows the length of the stipe from gills to base.  You must note substrate and habitat.

Habitat

broad-leaf twigs, including dead bramble stems.

When to see it

Early summer to autumn

UK Status

Fairly common and widespread in Britain.

VC55 Status

Fairly common in Leicestershire and Rutland.

Leicestershire & Rutland Map

MAP KEY:

Yellow squares = NBN records (all known data)
Coloured circles = NatureSpot records: 2025+ | 2020-2024 | pre-2020

UK Map

Additional images

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All NatureSpot records