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Nitrous bonnet

Mycena leptocephala

A species of Bonnets

Mushrooms of this type grow in clusters on stumps and logs - particularly those of conifers - across North America, Asia, and Europe. Nitrous bonnets smell distinctively of bleach, radish, and garlic when crushed. They are not edible, and indeed, the smell should drive most people away.

Cap Diameter:

1 - 4 cm

Odor:

Strong chlorine-like scent.

General Info About Nitrous bonnet

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Attributes of Nitrous bonnet

Cap Diameter

1 - 4 cm

Height

3 - 8 cm

Cap

1 - 4 cm; conical, convex, broadly bell-shaped; black or dark grayish brown, gray

Cap Shape

Convex, Bell-shaped

Cap Surfaces

Smooth, Visible lines or stripes

Gills

Adnexed; nearly distant; whitish or pale grayish

Gill Attachment

Attached

Stem

3 - 7 cm long; 1 - 3 mm thick; fragile, equal, hollow; black to dark brown, grayish or brownish

Stem Shapes

Cylindrical

Stem Surfaces

Smooth

Stem Cross Sections

Hollow or cottony hollow

Flesh

Insubstantial; pallid or grayish

Ring

Ringless

Spore Print Color

White

Odor

Strong chlorine-like scent.

Body Color

Brown

Black

Gray

Flesh Bruises

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

Growth Form

Scattered, Gregarious

Nutrient Gathering

Saprophytic

Substrate

Leaf or Needle Litter, On soil

You can find Nitrous bonnet by these plants:

Spruces, Firs, Pines

Occurence Habitats

Coniferous Woodland

Species Status

Widely distributed in North America.

Endangered Species

How to Identify Nitrous bonnet

Fruiting Body Cap Gills

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Habitat of Nitrous bonnet

The nitrous bonnet is a woodland mushroom. It is a terrestrial species, but it actually grows on fallen branches, twigs, needles, or in the grass. It is often associated with moss.

Scientific Classification of Nitrous bonnet

Phylum

Club fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Order

Gilled fungi

Family

Bonnet mushrooms

Genus

Bonnets

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Tips for Finding Nitrous bonnet

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What are the Ideal Soil Conditions for Nitrous bonnet

Moist, well-decomposed conifer debris.

What are Some Tips for Finding Nitrous bonnet

Investigate areas under and around coniferous trees, looking for decomposing organic matter.
Inspect the ground closely in areas with plenty of fallen conifer needles and cones.
Look for nitrous bonnet growing at various stages, as they may be scattered or in small groups, not necessarily in large clusters.
Use a gentle touch to move debris and explore potential growing spots without damaging the delicate fruiting bodies.
Remember to revisit promising spots, as nitrous bonnet may reappear in the same areas due to the continuous supply of organic matter.