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Common mycena

Mycena galericulata

A species of Bonnets, Also known as Common bonnet

These mushrooms favor deeply shaded deciduous forests, growing in tufts and clusters on heavily decayed trunks and mossy stumps. Common mycena can be found throughout the northern hemisphere in summer and autumn. They do not appear to be toxic but have no edible value.

Cap Diameter:

2 - 6 cm

Odor:

Slightly mealy or not particularly notable.

General Info About Common mycena

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Attributes of Common mycena

Cap Diameter

2 - 6 cm

Height

5 - 15 cm

Cap

1 - 6 cm; broadly bell-shaped; brown, darker brown at center; bald, tacky; margin inrolled

Cap Shape

Bell-shaped, Convex, Flat, Central Bump

Cap Surfaces

Smooth, Visible lines or stripes

Gills

Adnexed; distant; whitish, pink; not bruising or staining

Gill Attachment

Notched

Stem

5 - 9 cm long, 2 - 5 mm thick; equal, hollow; whitish above, tan to brownish downwards

Stem Shapes

Cylindrical

Stem Surfaces

Smooth to slightly fibrous

Stem Cross Sections

Hollow or cottony hollow

Flesh

Insubstantial; whitish to pale brownish

Ring

Ringless

Spore Print Color

White

Odor

Slightly mealy or not particularly notable.

Body Color

Brown

Bronze

Gray

Flesh Bruises

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

Growth Form

Solitary, Scattered, Gregarious, Clustered

Nutrient Gathering

Saprophytic

Substrate

Dead Woods

You can find Common mycena by these plants:

Oaks

Occurence Habitats

Deciduous Woodland, Coniferous Woodland

Species Status

Widely distributed east of the Rocky Mountains.

Endangered Species

How to Identify Common mycena

Fruiting Body Cap Gills

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Habitat of Common mycena

Common mycena mushrooms appear in hardwood forests. They grow on decaying stumps and fallen wood, including buried logs.

Scientific Classification of Common mycena

Phylum

Club fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Order

Gilled fungi

Family

Bonnet mushrooms

Genus

Bonnets

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Tips for Finding Common mycena

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What are the Ideal Soil Conditions for Common mycena

Prefer moist, well-decayed wood detritus, not soil-based.

What are Some Tips for Finding Common mycena

Inspect areas with an abundance of fallen hardwood timber, especially where logs show advanced decay.
Look for common mycena near or on decomposing stumps in deciduous forests, as they typically grow in these environments.
Focus on searching during periods following significant rainfall, as moisture encourages fungal growth.
Check for common mycena in clusters or individually, being attentive to variations in their growth patterns.