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Welcome to Species Marasmius haematocephalus!

Marasmius haematocephalus - Liber Deserti

Your current chain: State of matter Life > Kingdom Fungi > Phylum Basidiomycota > Subphylum Agaricomycotina > Class Agaricomycetes > Subclass Agaricomycetidae > Order Agaricales > Suborder Marasmiineae > Family Marasmiaceae > Genus Marasmius > Genus Marasmius sect. Globulares > Species Marasmius haematocephalus

My image of Marasmius haematocephalus, taken August 22, 2022 in Chalmette, LA, USA

Picture of Marasmius haematocephalus

FACT: While unable to find any facts on this species, I find it odd that they chose to call it purple, despite its plainly reddish color!

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