Bath Wildlife Sightings
Marasmius oreades (Fairy-ring Champignon), High Common, Bath, ST7465
Date first seen
Date last seen
Frequency of Sighting
Species
Evidence
Quantity
Frequent
Locality
High Common, Bath
Habitat
South-facing grassy slope
Environmental Conditions
Sunny
Grid Reference
ST743657
Other Information
Unlike most grassland fungi, which have a symbiotic relationship with grasses, usually indicated by the lusher appearance of grasses associated with the mycelium, this species appears to be parasitic and tends to kill the grass in its vicinity.
Recorded by
Rob Randall
Identified by
Rob Randall
