Pinecone (6061240594)

Description:

Description: Marasmius capillaris Often mistaken for the better known Marasmius rotula, this tiny mushroom differs by growing on fallen oak leaves, rather than sticks and woody debris. Additionally, it has a more rounded cap (Marasmius rotula looks flat-topped when viewed from the side), and slightly larger spores. After summer rains in eastern North America's oak-hickory forests, Marasmius capillaris can often be seen fruiting by the thousands, like tiny white flowers blanketing the litter layer. Close inspection of the same leaves during dry spells often reveals that the little mushrooms are still there, shriveled up until they are literally pin-sized, waiting for more rain and the chance to come back to life and distribute spores once again. Date: 14 August 2011, 00:54. Source: Pinecone. Author: LadyDragonflyCC - >;