Late-season bonnet
Mycena arcangeliana
A species of Bonnets.
The bell-shaped, greyish caps of the late-season bonnet, which may lighten over time, are a distinguishing feature. This species, often found on decaying wood, thrives in the cooler autumn months. It possesses a notable tall, slender, and white stem. These fungi appear individually or in small clusters, playing a role in the forest's decomposition.
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Attributes of Late-season bonnet
Cap Diameter
1 - 3 cm
Height
5 - 9 cm
Cap
Cap 1 - 5 cm across; conical, bell-shaped, flat; whitish to grey-brown; with translucent furrows
Cap Shape
Bell-shaped, Central Bump
Cap Surfaces
Smooth, Visible lines or stripes
Gills
Adnexed; crowded; white, pinkish
Gill Attachment
Attached
Stem
Stem 2 - 4 cm long, 1 - 2 mm thick; cylindrical; olive-greyish, lilac; surface smooth
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Surfaces
Smooth to slightly fibrous
Flesh
White
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Scent reminiscent of iodine.
Body Color
BrownGreenYellowGrayWhite
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
Dead Woods
You can find Late-season bonnet by these plants
Willows, Junipers, Spruces
Occurence Habitats
Deciduous Woodland
Species Status
Very common
Endangered Species
No
Scientific Classification of Late-season bonnet
Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Gilled fungi
Family
Bonnet mushrooms
Genus
Bonnets
Toxicity and Edibility of Late-season bonnet
Is Late-season bonnet Toxic?
Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.
