Drab bonnet is a species of small mushroom that smells like ammonia or radishes. Its specific epithet, aetites, references aetite, a mineral that some ancient Greeks believed was magical. Drab bonnet is often found in the same environments as waxcap mushrooms. It grows in grasslands and lawns but has trouble dealing with soil that has been treated with fertilizer.
Cap Diameter:
1 - 2 cm
Odor:
Faint bleach-like or radish-like scent.
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Attributes
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Drab bonnet
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Attributes of Drab bonnet
Cap Diameter
1 - 2 cm
Height
3 - 5 cm
Cap
Cap 2 cm across; conical, flat, bell-shaped; grey-brown
Cap Shape
Bell-shaped, Central Bump
Cap Surfaces
Smooth, Visible lines or stripes
Gills
Adnate, decurrent; grey, whitish
Gill Attachment
Decurrent
Stem
Stem 3 - 4.5 cm long, 0.5 - 1 mm thick; dull grey-brown
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Surfaces
Smooth
Stem Cross Sections
Hollow or cottony hollow
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Faint bleach-like or radish-like scent.
Body Color
Brown
Gray
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Drab bonnet are typically found in environments rich in decomposing plant material, such as grassy leaf litter, and are also common in mossy areas with short grass.
