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