which species are similar to this?
Marasmius oreades
Marasmius
Marasmius is a genus of mushroom-forming fungi in the family Marasmiaceae. It contains about 500 species of agarics, of which a few, such as "Marasmius oreades", are edible.
what is the marasmius rotula? A common species of agaric fungus does it have any uses? Yes, to bioaccumulate cadmium; and as a biocatalyst.
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Marasmius [SEP] Introduction
Marasmius is a genus of mushroom-forming fungi in the family Marasmiaceae. It contains about 500 species of agarics, of which a few, such as "Marasmius oreades", are edible. However, most members of this genus are small, unimpressive brown mushrooms. Their humble appearance contributes to their not being readily distinguishable to non-specialists, and they are therefore seldom collected by mushroom hunters. Several of the species are known to grow in the characteristic fairy ring pattern. The author of the genus was Elias Magnus Fries, who in 1838 classified white-spored agarics having a tough central stipe in this taxon if they were marcescent, i.e.