15/06/23, 2:50 PM
Palmse mõis, Lääne-Viru, Estonia
Park zone, in grass lawn, after fresh rain
59°30'46.7"N 25°57'21.6"E
🔆 Cloudy overcast with occasional bright afternoon sun, no wind
Original Instagram postMarasmius oreades
fairy ring champignon
- Scientific identification
- Marasmius oreades (Bolton) Fr.
- Family
- Marasmiaceae
- Class
- Agaricomycetes
- Genus
- Marasmius
Names across languages
- English: fairy ring champignon
- German: Nelken-Schwindling
- Estonian: Aasnööbik
- Russian: Опёнок луговой
- French: Marasme des Oréades
The scientific profile
From the latest record: 2024-06-15.
Hymenium
gills on hymenium, white to cream, widely spaced
Cap
cap is convex, becoming flat with a slight central depression and often a small umbo, smooth, pale tan to buff
Hymenium
hymenium is lamellar
Stipe
stipe is thin, tough, and wiry, same color as the cap or slightly paler
Spore print
spore print is white
Ecology
ecology is saprotrophic, typically found in grassy areas such as lawns, pastures, and meadows
Edibility
edibility: choice, known for its excellent taste and texture, especially when dried
Fruit body
fruit body to 2-8 cm tall
Dimensions
cap to 2-5 cm
Overview
Small agaric that is often found in troops or fairy rings in grassy areas. The flesh is thin but tough. It can be eaten fresh, but its flavor greatly intensifies when dried, making it an excellent mushroom for flavoring dishes.
Published in: Fr. In: Anteckn. Sver. Ätl. Svamp.: 52. (1836).
Field encounters
7/06/23, 6:53 PM
Kadrioru park, Tallinn, Estonia
Urban park zone, near road, in grass lawn, after fresh rain
N 59° 26' 31.9" (59.442198), E 24° 47' 30.7" (24.791847)
🔆 Cloudy overcast, mild wind, evening sun
Original Instagram postSource hashtags
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