Rainforest Horsehair (Marasmius crinis-equi)

Tiny hairy fungi on dried leaf.
I updated the title from Orange Pinwheel to Rainforest Horsehair.

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Alfred Chong

Eagle Owl

Though I read that Marasmius siccus typically found in North America, is it possible that it grows in Asia, too? Found this in my normal hike trail in Malaysia Posted 3 years ago, modified 3 years ago

Christine Young

Lion

Awesome find, Alfred. I thought they were desert flowers from the thumbnail, lol. Posted 3 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
  Lion
  
  Also, I agree that Marasmius sp./Marasmius siccus seems like a possible match. Posted 3 years ago
2. 1. Alfred Chong
    
    Eagle Owl
    
    Christine,
    I updated the species to Rainforest Horsehair (Marasmius crinis-equi). Thanks to Ferdy for the resources he shared. It helps to give more accurate ID. Posted 3 years ago
3. Alfred Chong
  
  Eagle Owl
  
  It was actually growing out of a large dried leaf. The closeup make it seems like a desert...ya Posted 3 years ago, modified 3 years ago
4. 1. Christine Young
    
    Lion
    
    So cool! Posted 3 years ago

Ernst

Lion

Out of this world and absolutely beautiful.
Posted 3 years ago

Ruth Spigelman

Lion

I love that this can also be viewed as a larger, barren landscape, with these as little yellow-capped trees. Such an intriguing find and presentation. Posted 3 years ago

The Marasmius crinis-equi

''Marasmius crinis-equi'' is a plant pathogen. It is commonly known as the 'horse hair fungus', and appears on rainforest leaves as a wiry stipe with a delicate fruitbody. The cap of the fruitbody can be up to 4 mm in diameter, and is pale brown.

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Similar species: Agaricales

Species identified by Alfred Chong