Marasmius oreades
(Fairy Ring Mushroom, Scotch Bonnet)

Habitat

Grows commonly on lawns and fields.

Description

Marasmius oreades is a common LBM which grows on lawns and in fields. Take some time to study them and you will become very familiar with them over time. They have gills which are more well spaced then other lawn mushrooms. They have a cap which begins slightly bell shaped. Both the stem and cap are tan. I find it interesting that they call it the fairy ring mushroom when they are typically found in small groups on lawns. I have never seen an actual "fairy ring". They can easily be confused with many other lawn mushrooms which is why you should be very careful of your identification if you intend to collect them for the table. Taking a spore print can be helpful when you're learning them.

Location

Colorado

Spore Print

White

Edibility

Edible

Color

Tan

Last Updated

Feb 10 2023 07:48 AM

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