Fairy ring Champignon, Fairy Ring Fungus
Marasmius oreades
Family: Marasmiaceae
What it is like
A mushroom. They grow in rings or circles. These expand each year.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. California.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Andorra, Armenia, Asia, Australia, Balkans, Britain, Bulgaria, Canada, Caucasus, Central America, China, Costa Rica, Europe, France, Georgia, Himalayas, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Mediterranean, Mexico, Nepal, New Zealand, North America, Norway, Russia, Scandinavia, Sicily, South Africa, Southern Africa, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, Türkiye, USA
How it is used for food
The fruiting bodies can be eaten. They are used in soups, stews, sauces, gravies and vegetable dishes. It can be dried and when soaked again recovers its shape and flavour.
It is sold in local markets. It is popular.
Edible parts
Herb, fungus, mushroom, vegetable
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Boodhi, Fall mousseron, Kochghasunk dashti, Nejlikbroskskivling, Ts'riala, Yingbing pisan