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red pinwheel
Marasmius plicatulus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Fungi ›Phylum: Basidiomycota ›Class: Agaricomycetes ›Order: Agaricales ›Family: Marasmiaceae ›Genus: Marasmius
About
Marasmius plicatulus, also known as the red pinwheel or pleated marasmius, is a species of fungus. According to the Fungi of California website, "This handsome Marasmius is recognized by its velvety mahogany cap, slender stature, widely spaced pallid to pinkish gills, and shiny, thin, wiry stipe." The red pinwheel is often found in association with oak trees or conifers, and flushes most commonly during the winter months of November to January. Of the Marasmius species found...
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of red pinwheel is Marasmius plicatulus.
- red pinwheel belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
- red pinwheel belongs to the phylum Basidiomycota.
- red pinwheel belongs to the class Agaricomycetes.
- red pinwheel belongs to the order Agaricales.
- red pinwheel belongs to the family Marasmiaceae.
- red pinwheel belongs to the genus Marasmius.