Bleeding bonnet is a small-sized mushroom known for its reddish liquid that oozes when the surface is cut or broken. It typically grows on dead wood in clusters, sporting a conical to bell-shaped cap with gills underneath. These gills radiate from a slender, often curved stem, creating an elegant appearance. Bleeding bonnet appears in damp forest areas and has a preference for cooler climates.
Cap Diameter:
1 - 4 cm
Odor:
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
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Attributes
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Tips for Finding
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Common Questions
General Info About Bleeding bonnet
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Attributes of Bleeding bonnet
Cap Diameter
1 - 4 cm
Height
2 - 6 cm
Cap
Cap 3 - 15 mm across; broadly convex, bell-shaped; reddish brown, grayish-brown; surface smooth
Cap Shape
Bell-shaped, Convex
Cap Surfaces
Visible lines or stripes
Gills
Adnate, shortly decurrent; crowded to moderately crowded; reddish to grayish
Gill Attachment
Attached
Stem
Stem 2 - 6 cm long, 1 - 1.5 mm thick; equal; reddish brown, grayish-brown; fragile
