Fairy ring marasmius
Marasmius oreades
Safety assessment
Edible
Based on reviewed safety sources.
The fairy ring champignon is a tough, tan mushroom with widely spaced thick gills that grows in characteristic rings in lawns and pastures. It is edible, but can be confused with poisonous meadow funnels.
Identification
- Cap tan and tough with a central boss; gills thick and widely spaced.
- Grows in rings in grass; stem tough and wiry, curling when dry.
Baltic distribution
- Latvia
- 58
- Lithuania
- 37
- Estonia
- 502
- Global
- 47424
Occurrence records in GBIF — not a claim that the species is absent elsewhere.
Safety first. This information is an educational reference, not a confirmation of an edible mushroom. Identifying fungi is difficult and mistakes can be dangerous. Never eat a mushroom unless you are completely certain of its identity, and consult a certified mycologist.