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Fairy Ring Champignon

Marasmius oreades

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), and North America (United States).

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum
Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class
Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order
Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family
Marasmiaceae
Genus
Marasmius
Species
Marasmius oreades (Fairy Ring Champignon)

Names in Other Languages

German Nelkenschwindling

Similar Species in Marasmius

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Collared Parachute
Marasmius rotula
Least Concern
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Marasmius torquescens
Least Concern
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Holly Parachute
Marasmius hudsonii
Data Deficient
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Leaf Parachute
Marasmius epiphyllus
Data Deficient
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Orange Pinwheel
Marasmius siccus
Near Threatened
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Box Parachute
Marasmius buxi
Not Evaluated
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Marasmius bulliardii
Least Concern
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Marasmius wettsteinii
Data Deficient
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Fairy Ring Champignon?
The scientific name of Fairy Ring Champignon is Marasmius oreades. It belongs to the genus Marasmius.
What is the conservation status of Fairy Ring Champignon?
Fairy Ring Champignon (Marasmius oreades) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Fairy Ring Champignon live?
Fairy Ring Champignon is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), and North America (United States).. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Taiwan, United States.
What family does Fairy Ring Champignon belong to?
Fairy Ring Champignon (Marasmius oreades) belongs to the genus Marasmius, which is part of the taxonomic family Marasmiaceae.
Is Fairy Ring Champignon endangered?
No, Fairy Ring Champignon (Marasmius oreades) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Fairy Ring Champignon belong to?
Fairy Ring Champignon (Marasmius oreades) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (Fungi).
What are the closest relatives of Fairy Ring Champignon?
The closest relatives of Fairy Ring Champignon in the genus Marasmius include Collared Parachute, , Holly Parachute, Leaf Parachute, Orange Pinwheel.

Native Range — 6 Countries

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Genus Marasmius — 16 Species

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Collared Parachute
Marasmius rotula
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Marasmius torquescens
LC 🐾
Holly Parachute
Marasmius hudsonii
DD 🐾
Leaf Parachute
Marasmius epiphyllus
DD 🐾
Orange Pinwheel
Marasmius siccus
NT 🐾
Box Parachute
Marasmius buxi
NE
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Fairy Ring Champignon
Marasmius oreades
LC
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Marasmius bulliardii
LC 🐾
Marasmius wettsteinii
DD 🐾
Ivy Parachute
Marasmius epiphylloides
DD 🐾
Marasmius limosus
LC 🐾
Pearly Parachute
Marasmius wynneae
LC 🐾
Bristled Parachute
Marasmius cohaerens
LC 🐾
Purple Pinwheel
Marasmius haematocephalus
NE 🐾
Rosy Parachute
Marasmius pulcherripes
NE 🐾
Grass Parachute
Marasmius curreyi
LC
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