FungiFriday: Orange Pinwheel

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Because I was unwell the week before, I was unable to participate in #FungiFriday. So, today I'm grateful to be able to participate in ewkaw@ewkaw's #FungiFriday once more.

Here I'd like to share some pics and information about the Marasmius siccus fungus, sometimes known as the orange pinwheel. I consider myself fortunate to have these growing in my yard.

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According to Wikipedia, Marasmius siccus is a small orange mushroom that belongs to the Marasmiaceae family and has the following physical characteristics: a beach umbrella-shaped cap, white gills (though some are cream), and stems that are 3–7 cm tall and have a glossy reddish-brown tint.

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According to my findings, the cap wilts and shrivels quickly, lasting only half a day, but the stems can endure up to a week before becoming brittle due to the sun. This fungus can be seen growing on dried twigs piled in shaded places.

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Thank you for visiting. Happy #FungiFriday!🙂

CameraXiaomi Poco X3 NFC Smartphone
LensExternal macro lens
CategoryMushroom photography
ProcessedMobile Lightroom
LocationLhokseumawe, Sumatra, Indonesia
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