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Orange bonnet

Mycena acicula

A species of Bonnets

The orange bonnet (Mycena acicula) is a dainty but colorful species that can be found growing in wet places. Although they boast bright orange or vermillion caps, they may nevertheless be hard to find because they are so small. The species' stalks are very slender, being almost filament-like. Orange bonnets are considered to be a gregarious species are are often found growing in groups or clusters.

Cap Diameter:

3 - 10 mm

Odor:

Faint, indistinct mushroom scent.

General Info About Orange bonnet

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Attributes of Orange bonnet

Cap Diameter

3 - 10 mm

Height

3 - 6 cm

Cap

Cap 3 - 10 mm in diameter; convex to bell-shape; red, orange-yellow; smooth

Cap Shape

Bell-shaped, Convex, Central Bump

Cap Surfaces

Smooth, Visible lines or stripes

Gills

Adnate; close to subdistant; pale orange to whitish

Gill Attachment

Attached

Stem

Stem 1 - 6 cm long, up to 1 mm thick; white to yellow; flexuous, stiff white hairs

Stem Shapes

Cylindrical

Stem Surfaces

Smooth

Stem Cross Sections

Hollow or cottony hollow

Flesh

Thin; brittle; yellow

Ring

Ringless

Spore Print Color

White

Odor

Faint, indistinct mushroom scent.

Body Color

Yellow

Red

Orange

Flesh Bruises

The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.

Growth Form

Solitary, Scattered

Nutrient Gathering

Saprophytic

Substrate

Leaf or Needle Litter, Mosses

You can find Orange bonnet by these plants:

Willows, Oaks

Occurence Habitats

Deciduous Woodland, Coniferous Woodland

Species Status

Widely distributed

Endangered Species

How to Identify Orange bonnet

Fruiting Body Cap Gills

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Habitat of Orange bonnet

The orange bonnet can be found in damp deciduous forests, usually along streams in dark, shaded sites. It is commonly associated with broadleaf trees. It grows on the ground, in forest litter and moss.

Scientific Classification of Orange bonnet

Phylum

Club fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Order

Gilled fungi

Family

Bonnet mushrooms

Genus

Bonnets

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Tips for Finding Orange bonnet

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What are the Ideal Soil Conditions for Orange bonnet

Moist, well-decomposed organic material.

What are Some Tips for Finding Orange bonnet

Focus your search on areas with abundant leaf litter and decomposing wood, as orange bonnet favors such substrates.
Look for orange bonnet in the vicinity of mosses and liverworts, as they tend to grow nearby these plants.
Seek out shaded, moist areas, especially where the ground is covered with plant debris.
Examine the base of hardwoods and conifers, as orange bonnet often appears in these locations.

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