purple pinwheel

Marasmius haematocephalus (Mont.) Fr.

Also called: mauve parachute

Edibility

Edibility unknown — do not eat

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Lookalikes

No lookalikes are recorded for this species yet. That does not mean there are none. Many mushrooms look alike, so never rely on appearance alone.

Season

When this species has been recorded, by month, from open-licensed US and Canada observations. It shows when people report it, not a guarantee it is fruiting.

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Recorded observations of purple pinwheel by month
MonthRecords
January0
February0
March0
April0
May1
June7
July19
August11
September10
October0
November0
December2

Where it is found

States and provinces with the most records. Check the foraging rules for the place you plan to visit.

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  • Indiana1 records
  • Louisiana1 records
  • New Jersey1 records

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