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Purple Pinwheel

Marasmius haematocephalus

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Brazil and United States.

🇺🇸 United States 🇧🇷 Brazil

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Fungi (เห็ดรา)
Phylum
Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class
Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order
Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family
Marasmiaceae
Genus
Marasmius
Species
Marasmius haematocephalus (Purple Pinwheel)

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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Fairy Ring Champignon
Marasmius oreades
Least Concern
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Marasmius bulliardii
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Purple Pinwheel?
The scientific name of Purple Pinwheel is Marasmius haematocephalus. It belongs to the genus Marasmius.
Where does Purple Pinwheel live?
Purple Pinwheel is found in Distributed across Brazil and United States.. Countries include Brazil, United States.
What family does Purple Pinwheel belong to?
Purple Pinwheel (Marasmius haematocephalus) belongs to the genus Marasmius, which is part of the taxonomic family Marasmiaceae.
What kingdom does Purple Pinwheel belong to?
Purple Pinwheel (Marasmius haematocephalus) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (เห็ดรา).
What are the closest relatives of Purple Pinwheel?
The closest relatives of Purple Pinwheel in the genus Marasmius include Collared Parachute, , Holly Parachute, Leaf Parachute, Orange Pinwheel.

Native Range — 2 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 🐾
Fairy Ring Champignon
Marasmius oreades
LC 🐾
Marasmius bulliardii
LC 🐾
Marasmius wettsteinii
DD 🐾
Ivy Parachute
Marasmius epiphylloides
DD 🐾
Marasmius limosus
LC 🐾
Pearly Parachute
Marasmius wynneae
LC 🐾
Bristled Parachute
Marasmius cohaerens
LC
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Purple Pinwheel
Marasmius haematocephalus
NE
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Rosy Parachute
Marasmius pulcherripes
NE 🐾
Grass Parachute
Marasmius curreyi
LC
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