Frosty bonnet is a petite and delicate species often found in leaf litter of woods and forests. Recognizable by its translucent, frost-like cap, frosty bonnet thrives in the cooler seasons. This fungus has a slender, fragile stem that supports the thin cap, which may appear bell-shaped. It grows solitarily or in small groups, contributing to the decomposition of fallen leaves.
Cap Diameter:
2 - 4 mm
Odor:
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
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Attributes
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Frosty bonnet
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Attributes of Frosty bonnet
Cap Diameter
2 - 4 mm
Height
1 - 2 cm
Cap
Cap 2 - 4 mm across; hemispherical to convex to flattened-convex; pale grey, white; surface with translucent-striate
Cap Shape
Convex, Flat, Depressed
Cap Surfaces
Visible lines or stripes
Gills
Adnexed to notched; close; whitish
Gill Attachment
Notched
Stem
Stem 4 - 10 mm long, 1 mm thick; round; whitish, pale grey; with hairs
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Surfaces
Smooth to slightly fibrous
Stem Cross Sections
Hollow or cottony hollow
Flesh
Flesh 0.5 mm thick; membranous, fragile
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
Body Color
Gray
White
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Scattered, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
Dead Woods
You can find Frosty bonnet by these plants:
Willows, Oaks, Spruces
Occurence Habitats
Deciduous Woodland, Coniferous Woodland
Species Status
Common
Endangered Species
No
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Habitat of Frosty bonnet
Frosty bonnet thrives in environments with fallen hardwood and conifer branches, often found in clusters and benefiting from moist conditions.
