The orange mycena is a bold little mushroom that is often found growing in large clusters on dead hardwoods. The species can be found in moist forests across eastern North America. Some of its orange-red pigment may rub off and stain skin upon handling, so this mushroom is best left alone.
Cap Diameter:
1 - 5 cm
Odor:
Slightly mealy, generally mild.
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Attributes
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Orange mycena
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Attributes of Orange mycena
Cap Diameter
1 - 5 cm
Height
3 - 9 cm
Cap
Cap 1 - 4 cm across; convex to flat; bright orange; surface smooth; margin with striate
Cap Shape
Bell-shaped, Convex
Cap Surfaces
Smooth, Slimy or slightly sticky, Visible lines or stripes
Gills
Attached; close, crowded; pale salmon to yellow-orange
Gill Attachment
Attached
Stem
Stem 3 - 7 cm long, 2 - 4 mm thick; equal; yellow-orange; surface smooth to hairy
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Surfaces
Smooth
Flesh
Pallid, orangish
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Slightly mealy, generally mild.
Body Color
Green
Yellow
White
Orange
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
The orange mycena commonly grows in woods. It is associated with the decaying wood of numerous hardwood species, particularly beech. It grows in dense clusters.
