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Marasmiellus foetidus is a species of fungus that is also known by the common name Foetid Parachute. It is classified within the genus Marasmiellus, which belongs to the family Omphalotaceae.
This species has several synonyms, including Gymnopus foetidus, Agaricus foetidus and Marasmius foetidus. It is considered a native species.
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Distribution
Widespread and occasional, in particular the southern counties
Habitat
On wood of broadleaved trees
Cap
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| Shape | Convex, Campanulate |
| Width | 1 - 3 cm |
| Margin | Plicate, Crenate |
Gills
Interveined
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| Attachment | Free, Adnate |
| Spacing | distant |
Flesh
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| Odour | Foetid, of rotten cabbage |
| Taste | Unpleasant |
Stem
Black towards base
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| Height | 1.5 - 4 cm |
| Width | 10 - 4 mm |
| Texture | Pruinose |
| Shape | Tapering |
Spores
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| Shape | Ellipsoid, Oblong |
| Ornamentation | Smooth |
| Size | 7.5-10 x 3.5-5 μm |
Confirmed
Unconfirmed
Classification
- ↳ Phylum: Basidiomycota
- ↳ Subphylum: Agaricomycotina
- ↳ Class: Agaricomycetes
- ↳ Subclass: Agaricomycetidae
- ↳ Order: Agaricales
- ↳ Family: Omphalotaceae
- ↳ Genus: Marasmiellus
Synonyms
- Agaricus venosus Pers.
- Gymnopus foetidus (Sowerby) P.M. Kirk
- Marasmius foetidus (Sowerby) Fr.
- Marasmius foetidus Sow. Fr.
- Marasmius rufocarneus Velen.
- Merulius foetidus Sowerby
- Micromphale foetidum (Sow. Fr.) Sing.
- Micromphale foetidum (Sowerby) Singer
- Micromphale rufocarneum (Velen.) Knudsen
- Micromphale venosum (Pers.) Gray
Reference Sources
T. Læssøe, J. H. Peterson (2019) Fungi of Temperate Europe Vol. 1. Princeton University Press.
G. Kibby (2020) Mushrooms and Toadstools of Britain & Europe Vol. 2. Geoffrey Kibby.
