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Swamp beacon

Mitrula paludosa

A species of Mitrula.

The Jellied Fairy Helmet (Mitrula paludosa), a type of hose mushroom, belongs to the family Helotiaceae.

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Attributes of Swamp beacon

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Cap Diameter
2 - 10 mm
Height
4 - 5 cm
Cap
Yellow
Cap Surfaces
Smooth
Stem
Stem 4 cm long, 2 - 3 mm thick; whitish to slightly translucent; surface smooth
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Surfaces
Smooth
Flesh
Fragile; pale
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Mildly mushroomy, not particular or strong.
Body Color
YellowWhiteOrange
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Solitary, Scattered, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
Rotting Leaves, Dead Woods, Mosses
You can find Swamp beacon by these plants
Willows
Occurence Habitats
Bogs
Species Status
Infrequent but widespread
Endangered Species
No

Scientific Classification of Swamp beacon

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Phylum
Sac fungi
Class
Leotiomycetes
Order
Helotiales
Family
Sclerotiniaceae
Genus
Mitrula
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Toxicity and Edibility of Swamp beacon

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Is Swamp beacon Toxic?

Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.