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The blood-headed fireweed (Marasmius haematocephala) is a rare and therefore poorly studied species. This specimen gets its name from its deep red, dome-shaped cap. Outwardly, it seems disproportionate, since its cap is supported by a very thin and long stem.
What does a blood-headed rotting bug look like?
Due to its unusual shape, this species resembles Chinese umbrellas. In addition, these mushrooms are bioluminescent, which allows them to glow in the dark.
Description of the cap
As already mentioned, the cap is dome-shaped, red-crimson in color. On its surface there are longitudinal, slightly extruded and symmetrical stripes in relation to each other. On the inside, the plates are smooth and painted white.
Description of the leg
The leg of this specimen is cylindrical, thin and long. As a rule, it is colored brown or dark brown.
Where and how does it grow
It grows on old and fallen tree branches, united in small groups. It is believed that this species can most often be found in the tropical jungles of Brazil.
Is the mushroom edible or not?
Classified as an inedible mushroom. There is no reliable information on toxicity.
Doubles and their differences
In terms of the size and shape of the fruiting body, the species in question is similar to many representatives of this genus, however, due to its specific color, it cannot be confused with any other mushroom. That is why we can conclude that he has no doubles.
Conclusion
The blood-headed rotten mushroom is a rare mushroom that captivates with its unusual beauty. Some representatives of the Negniuchnikov family are famous and widespread almost all over the world. However, the specimen in question is not included in this number. This species has been little studied; all that is known is that it is one of the inedible mushrooms and has the ability to glow at night.
