Mushiis in Motion: "Purple Parasol" Marasmius Haematocephalus

Marasmus is a genus of mushroom-forming fungi that contains about 500 species of agarics. Only select few are edible, and Marasmius Haematocephalus is not. Most members of this family are small and unimpressive. Marasmius Haematocephalus has a rather unique lamp-like shape and form.

In 1838, these fungi were classified as white-spored agarics having a tough central stipe. They could dry out, but later revive if moistened.

The name of the fungi, Marasmius, comes from the Greek word “marsmos”, which menas drying out. The pixie's parasol appears in small colonies on rotting, moist wood in rainforests and beech or eucalypt forests.