Synonyms: Agaricus epiphyllus, Androsaceus epiphyllus, Marasmius plantaginis, Marasmius tenuiparietalis, Micromphale epiphyllum, Omphalia epiphylla.
Common name: leaf parachute.
Marasmius epiphyllus is a small to medium-sized fungus that grows on leaves, particularly those of live oak and other deciduous trees. In East and Central Texas, it typically fruits in the summer and fall months, producing white to pale yellow caps that are 1-3 cm in diameter, with gills and a slender stalk. The fungus is commonly found in wooded areas and along streams, where it can form large colonies on the leaves of its host trees.
Tiny mushrooms Marasmius epiphyllus(?) among fallen wet pine needles and oak leaves after a rain near Pole Creek on North Wilderness Trail of Little Lake Creek Wilderness in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, April 14, 2023
Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, United States
Small mushrooms Marasmius epiphyllus on petioles of oak leaves on Lone Star Hiking Trail near Pole Creek in Sam Houston National Forest. Richards, Texas, April 28, 2023Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, United States
Small mushrooms Marasmius epiphyllus on petioles of oak leaves among pine needles on Lone Star Hiking Trail near Pole Creek in Sam Houston National Forest. Richards, Texas, April 28, 2023Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, United States
Tiny mushrooms Marasmius epiphyllus(?) on petioles and veins of rotting oak leaves on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, September 17, 2023Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, United StatesObservations of Marasmius epiphyllus in East and Central Texas reveal that the fungus grows in various environments. It was found among fallen wet pine needles and oak leaves after a rain near Pole Creek in April 2023. The fungus also grew on petioles of oak leaves, both alone and surrounded by pine needles, along the Lone Star Hiking Trail in late April 2023. Additionally, tiny mushrooms were observed on petioles and veins of rotting oak leaves on Richards Loop Trail in September 2023. These sightings suggest that Marasmius epiphyllus thrives in moist conditions, often associated with decaying plant material, particularly oak leaves and pine needles, in the region's forests. The fungus appears to be active during different times of the year, from spring to early fall. Its growth habits seem to favor areas with abundant organic matter.
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