Jan 25, 2015
Pleated Marasmius - Marasmius plicatulus
Marasmius plicatulus (Marasmiaceae) is a decomposer of forest debris, found under conifers and hardwoods alike. Its cap and stem are purple-red when fresh, and its well spaced gills are creamy.
This species can be found in Western North America.
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Photo credit: ©Ken-ichi Ueda (CC BY-NC 2.0) | Locality: Danville, California, United States (2010)