fairy ring marasmius

Also known as Fairy Ring Mushroom, Fairy Ring Champignon, Scotch Bonnet

Fairy ring marasmius emerges in lush, expanding circular formations across grassy meadows and suburban lawns following summer and autumn rains. These small, tan-to-buff mushrooms possess remarkable desiccation tolerance, shriveling during dry spells and fully reviving after rain. The subterranean fungal network releases nutrients as it spreads outward, often creating a ring of dark, fast-growing grass directly above the active growth front.