This little mushroom appears most commonly among fallen pine needles, although it may occasionally grow in deciduous leaf litter. Pinkedge bonnet has a nitrous smell, similar to bleach. It is found around the northern hemisphere, although it is not particularly common, and appears in groups, either scattered or close, after rainfalls.
Cap Diameter:
1 - 2 cm
Odor:
Mildly chemical, similar to ammonia.
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Attributes
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Pinkedge bonnet
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Attributes of Pinkedge bonnet
Cap Diameter
1 - 2 cm
Height
4 - 6 cm
Cap
Cap 1 - 2 cm across; convex to bell-shaped; grey-brown; smooth; margin entire to slightly scalloped
Cap Shape
Convex, Bell-shaped, Central Bump
Cap Surfaces
Smooth, Visible lines or stripes
Gills
Adnate; close; ashy-grey, pinkish
Gill Attachment
Attached
Stem
Stem 4 - 6 cm long, 1 - 2 mm thick; grey, greyish brown, whitish to grey; straight to curved, terete; smooth polished
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Surfaces
Smooth
Stem Cross Sections
Hollow or cottony hollow
Flesh
Thin; grey
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Mildly chemical, similar to ammonia.
Body Color
Brown
Red
Gray
Purple
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
