Bonnet mold is intriguing for its symbiotic relationship with other mushrooms. It grows by attaching itself to the host fungi with its translucent white filaments. Bonnet mold thrives in moist, cool forest environments. Characteristically, bonnet mold forms a distinctive parasitic network, making it a notable subject for study in the intricate interplay of woodland ecosystems.
Odor:
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive
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Attributes
Toxicity and Edibility
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Bonnet mold
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Attributes of Bonnet mold
Stem
1 - 3 cm long; like pins, erect, simple in structure; brown or yellowish-brown
Stem Cross Sections
Hollow or cottony hollow
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive
Body Color
Brown
Yellow
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
