Tag: history-of-mushrooms
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Marasmius oreads – “The Fairy Ring Mushroom”
The genus “Marasmius” got its name from the Greek word “marasmus”, meaning “drying out”, reflecting the mushrooms’ ability to dry and rehydrate. The species epithet “oreades” comes from Greek mythology, linking the mushrooms to forest nymphs. “Fairy Ring Mushroom” is named for its circular growth, linked to folklore about magical creatures dancing.