Stump fairy helmet

Mycena alcalina

A species of Bonnets.

The cap of *Mycena alcalina* varies in form from conical to campanulate and typically measures between 1 and 4 cm across. A slender, hollow stalk, which can be anywhere from 20 to 65 mm in length, supports this cap. Initially, the cap presents as black, gradually lightening to a grey-brown hue at its periphery, while the stem generally mirrors the cap's coloration. The internal tissue of *Mycena alcalina* is delicate, thin, and ranges from white to translucent. Although this mushroom species is safe for consumption, its somewhat pungent taste and strong, bleach-like smell render it unappealing for culinary purposes.

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Attributes of Stump fairy helmet

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Cap Diameter
1 - 4 cm
Cap
Cap 1 - 4 cm in diameter; conical to bell shaped; black to grey-brown
Gills
Not free; broad; pallid grey, paler edge
Stem
Stem 2 - 7 cm long; thin, hollow; cap-colored
Flesh
Thin; fragile; white to translucent
Spore Print Color
White or grey
Odor
Distinct bleach-like smell
Body Color
BrownBlackGray
Growth Form
Solitary, Scattered, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
You can find Stump fairy helmet by these plants
Coast live oak, Red pine, Coast redwood
Species Status
Fairly widespread
Endangered Species
No

Scientific Classification of Stump fairy helmet

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Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Gilled fungi
Family
Bonnet mushrooms
Genus
Bonnets
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Toxicity and Edibility of Stump fairy helmet

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Is Stump fairy helmet Toxic?

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

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