3,036 observations
purple pinwheel
Marasmius haematocephalus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Fungi ›Phylum: Basidiomycota ›Class: Agaricomycetes ›Order: Agaricales ›Family: Marasmiaceae ›Genus: Marasmius
About
Marasmius haematocephalus, commonly known as the purple pinwheel, is a basidiomycete mushroom of the genus Marasmius. It grows on leaf litter and forms basidiocarps with striated purple caps. Historically believed to have a large pantropical distribution, it is now believed to be a species complex.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of purple pinwheel is Marasmius haematocephalus.
- purple pinwheel belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
- purple pinwheel belongs to the phylum Basidiomycota.
- purple pinwheel belongs to the class Agaricomycetes.
- purple pinwheel belongs to the order Agaricales.
- purple pinwheel belongs to the family Marasmiaceae.
- purple pinwheel belongs to the genus Marasmius.