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FungusLCLeast Concern

Fairy Ring Champignon

Marasmius oreades

About

The cause of the classic fairy rings that appear in lawns and pastures, the fairy ring champignon grows in expanding circles, killing the grass ahead of it and leaving a dark green zone where the mycelium has released nitrogen. Excellent edible.

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Quick Facts

Category
Fungus
Latin name
Marasmius oreades
IUCN Status
LC — Least Concern
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Conservation Status: LC

Least Concern — assessed by the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.