Synonyms: Agaricus globularis, Chamaeceras carpathicus, Chamaeceras globularis, Chamaeceras wynneae, Chamaeceras wynnei, Collybia globularis, Marasmius archyropus, Marasmius argyropus, Marasmius bresadolae, Marasmius brunneopurpureus, Marasmius carpathicus, Marasmius globularis, Marasmius suaveolens, Marasmius wynnei.
Common name: pearly parachute.
Marasmius wynneae is a small to medium-sized fungus with a bell-shaped cap, typically 1-4 cm in diameter, that ranges in color from pale yellowish-brown to reddish-brown. The gills are narrowly attached and the stem is slender, 2-6 cm long, and hairy at the base. In East and Central Texas, it grows on decaying leaves, especially those of oak and maple, often in large groups, from spring to fall, typically in moist, shaded areas.
Pearly parachute mushrooms (Marasmius wynneae) in Hensel Park. College Station, Texas, July 8, 2019
303 W Brookside Dr, Bryan, TX 77801, USA
Half dry pearly parachute mushrooms (Marasmius wynneae) in Hensel Park. College Station, Texas, July 8, 2019303 W Brookside Dr, Bryan, TX 77801, USA
Small mushrooms Marasmius wynneae in Hensel Park. College Station, Texas, September 16, 20204204 Culpepper Dr, Bryan, TX 77801, USA
Underside of mushrooms Marasmius wynneae in Hensel Park. College Station, Texas, September 16, 20204204 Culpepper Dr, Bryan, TX 77801, USA
Pearly parachute mushrooms (Marasmius wynneae) in Andy Anderson Arboretum (Bee Creek Park). College Station, Texas, July 14, 2021Butterfly Garden at Andy Anderson Arboretum, 1900 Anderson St, College Station, TX 77840, USA
Caps of pearly parachute mushrooms (Marasmius wynneae) in Andy Anderson Arboretum (Bee Creek Park). College Station, Texas, July 14, 2021Butterfly Garden at Andy Anderson Arboretum, 1900 Anderson St, College Station, TX 77840, USA
Underside of pearly parachute mushrooms (Marasmius wynneae) in Andy Anderson Arboretum (Bee Creek Park). College Station, Texas, July 14, 2021Butterfly Garden at Andy Anderson Arboretum, 1900 Anderson St, College Station, TX 77840, USAObservations of Marasmius wynneae in East and Central Texas reveal the fungus's presence in various locations. In Hensel Park, College Station, the mushrooms were found on July 8, 2019, with pearly parachute mushrooms observed in different stages of dryness. On September 16, 2020, small Marasmius wynneae mushrooms were seen, with observations of their underside. Similar sightings occurred at Andy Anderson Arboretum (Bee Creek Park) on July 14, 2021, where the caps and undersides of the pearly parachute mushrooms were documented. The fungus appears to thrive in these regions, with repeated sightings over several years. The observations highlight the species' presence in wooded areas, such as parks and arboretums, in East and Central Texas, with varying sizes and stages of growth noted. The data provides insight into the habitat and growth patterns of Marasmius wynneae.
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