Twig Parachute - Marasmiellus ramealis

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    Description

    A small fungus. The cap is usually no more than 1 cm across. It is initially convex, but later flattens and may become depressed in the centre. It is a pinky white sometimes darker towards the middle.

    Identification difficulty
    Habitat

    Found on a range of broad-leaf twigs and herbaceous material, 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.

    • David Nicholls
      Burbage Common
      22 October 2005
    • David Nicholls
      Burbage Common
      22 October 2005

    Leicestershire & Rutland Map

    MAP KEY:

    Yellow squares = NBN records (all known data)
    Coloured circles = NatureSpot records: 2020+ | 2015-2019 | pre-2015

    UK Map