Bark bonnet is a small fungus that typically grows on dead wood, mainly in deciduous forests. It has a cap resembling an overturned cone, which often appears wrinkly with age. This mushroom emerges in groups and has a preference for moist, shaded environments. Despite its unassuming appearance, bark bonnet plays a role in the ecosystem by helping decompose wood.
Cap Diameter:
5 - 15 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 Bark bonnet
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Attributes of Bark bonnet
Cap Diameter
5 - 15 cm
Height
2 - 8 mm
Cap
Cap 2 - 15 cm across; convex; greyish to brownish-grey
Cap Shape
Convex, Flat
Cap Surfaces
Visible lines or stripes
Gills
Decurrent
Gill Attachment
Attached
Stem
Stem 7 - 60 mm long, 3 - 20 mm thick; terete; whitish, yellowish, brownish; with coarse fibrils
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Cross Sections
Hollow or cottony hollow
Flesh
Flesh 1 mm thick; yellowish brownish to dingy whitish
Ring
Ringless
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
Body Color
Brown
Gray
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Solitary, Scattered, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
Dead Woods, Wood Chips or Mulch
You can find Bark bonnet by these plants:
Willows, Oaks
Occurence Habitats
Deciduous Woodland, Coniferous Woodland
Species Status
Not uncommon
Endangered Species
No
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Habitat of Bark bonnet
Bark bonnet typically grows on the bark of hardwoods and conifers, as well as woody debris, often in moist areas.
