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Orange Pinwheel

Marasmius siccus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Fungi ›Phylum: Basidiomycota ›Class: Agaricomycetes ›Order: Agaricales ›Family: Marasmiaceae ›Genus: Marasmius

About

Marasmius siccus, or orange pinwheel, is a small orange mushroom with a "beach umbrella" cap and a light to dark stem. It is in the Marasmius genus. It is found in hardwood forests from the Rocky Mountains to the Appalachian Mountains. The gills are white. It is 3–7 centimetres (1.2–2.8 in) tall and 0.5–2.5 centimetres (0.20–0.98 in) wide.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Orange Pinwheel?
The scientific name of Orange Pinwheel is Marasmius siccus.
What kingdom does Orange Pinwheel belong to?
Orange Pinwheel belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
What phylum does Orange Pinwheel belong to?
Orange Pinwheel belongs to the phylum Basidiomycota.
What class does Orange Pinwheel belong to?
Orange Pinwheel belongs to the class Agaricomycetes.
What order does Orange Pinwheel belong to?
Orange Pinwheel belongs to the order Agaricales.
What family does Orange Pinwheel belong to?
Orange Pinwheel belongs to the family Marasmiaceae.
What genus does Orange Pinwheel belong to?
Orange Pinwheel belongs to the genus Marasmius.