Atheniella aurantiidisca is a tiny mushroom that doesn't grow more than 5 cm tall. When still young, this striking mushroom has a bright orange cap that eventually fades to yellow and off-white. The species has numerous look-alikes, including Atheniella adonis, Mycena acicula, and Mycena strobilinoides and only experienced mushroom hunters can spot the difference.
Cap Diameter:
7 - 20 mm
Odor:
Mild and not distinctive.
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General Info About Atheniella aurantiidisca
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Attributes of Atheniella aurantiidisca
Cap Diameter
7 - 20 mm
Height
1 - 5 cm
Cap
Cap 7 - 20 mm across; conical to convex to umbonate; bright orange to yellow or whitish; surface smooth; margin with striate
Gills
Adnate; close to subdistant; white to slightly yellowish
Stem
Stem 2 - 3 cm long, 1 mm thick; slender; white, yellowish; surface smooth
Flesh
Thin; fragile; orange to yellow
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Mild and not distinctive.
Body Color
Yellow
Red
White
Orange
Growth Form
Solitary, Scattered, Gregarious
Species Status
Least Concern
Endangered Species
No
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Habitat of Atheniella aurantiidisca
Woodland
Distribution Area of Atheniella aurantiidisca
Western North America,northern Asia
Scientific Classification of Atheniella aurantiidisca
