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Photo By US Forest Service 2011-2013 Southern Cascades Fungi Survey (US Forest Service); photographer=Noah Siegel

Snowbank fairy helmet

Mycena overholtsii

A species of Bonnets

Snowbank fairy helmet is recognized by its bell-shaped white caps adorned with fine scales, usually found growing in groups on decaying conifer wood. It's distinctive for its striking appearance that stands out in its natural habitat, especially against the backdrop of dark, rich forest soil. Unlike some of its relatives, snowbank fairy helmet has a preference for cooler climates and is commonly associated with late-season growth.

Cap Diameter:

2 - 6 cm

Odor:

Yeast-like scent.

General Info About Snowbank fairy helmet

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Attributes of Snowbank fairy helmet

Cap Diameter

2 - 6 cm

Height

10 - 20 cm

Cap

Cap 1.5 - 5 cm in diameter; convex; brown or grayish-brown, to dark or bluish-gray; smooth

Cap Shape

Bell-shaped, Convex, Flat, Central Bump

Cap Surfaces

Smooth, Slimy or slightly sticky, Visible lines or stripes

Gills

Adnate, adnexed, or shortly decurrent; whitish to pale gray; stain gray when they are bruised

Gill Attachment

Attached

Stem

Stem 4 - 15 cm long by 3 - 10 mm thick; tapers upward, apex slightly thinner than the base; pinkish-brown

Stem Shapes

Cylindrical

Stem Surfaces

Smooth

Flesh

Thin; watery; light gray

Ring

Ringless

Spore Print Color

White

Odor

Yeast-like scent.

Body Color

Brown

Gray

Blue

Pink

Growth Form

Gregarious

Nutrient Gathering

Saprophytic

Substrate

Dead Woods

You can find Snowbank fairy helmet by these plants:

Coast live oak, Red pine, Coast redwood

Occurence Habitats

Coniferous Woodland

Species Status

Common in western North America

Endangered Species

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Habitat of Snowbank fairy helmet

Snowbank fairy helmet commonly populates coniferous woodlands, thriving on decaying wood and stumps in mountainous regions.

Scientific Classification of Snowbank fairy helmet

Phylum

Club fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Order

Gilled fungi

Family

Bonnet mushrooms

Genus

Bonnets

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What are Some Tips for Finding Snowbank fairy helmet

Search around downed wood, stumps, and decaying logs in coniferous forests.
Inspect areas with recently melted snowpacks, as snowbank fairy helmet may be more prevalent there.
Gently turn over loose bark and look within the crevices of logs for clusters of snowbank fairy helmet.
Focus on areas with ample shade provided by conifer canopies, as these are typical environments for snowbank fairy helmet.
Use a softly lit flashlight to assist in spotting snowbank fairy helmet's distinct features during twilight hours for easier identification.

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