Leaf Parachute vs Rosy Parachute

Marasmius epiphyllus compared with Marasmius pulcherripes

Key Differences

• Leaf Parachute is Data Deficient while Rosy Parachute is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Leaf Parachute	Rosy Parachute
Kingdom same	Fungi (nấm)	Fungi (nấm)
Phylum same	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class same	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order same	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family same	Marasmiaceae	Marasmiaceae
Genus same	Marasmius	Marasmius
Species	Marasmius epiphyllus	Marasmius pulcherripes

Evolutionary Relationship

Leaf Parachute and Rosy Parachute share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Marasmius.

Conservation Status

Leaf Parachute

DD — Data Deficient

Rosy Parachute

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Leaf Parachute	Rosy Parachute
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Leaf Parachute

Habitat

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

Range

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

Rosy Parachute

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Taiwan and United States.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 2 countries:

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇺🇸 United States