Walnut mycena
Mycena crocea
A species of Bonnets.
Mycena nucicola, a delightful yellow fungus, is renowned for its unusual choice of growth medium. It typically forms its fruiting bodies on decaying walnut or hickory shells. While visually appealing, its aroma can be quite polarizing; some individuals find it intensely disagreeable, while others perceive little to no scent.
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Attributes of Walnut mycena
Cap Diameter
2 - 4 cm
Cap
Cap 1.5 cm across; conical to broadly convex; vivid yellow; margin striated
Gills
Adnate; subdistantly spaced; pale yellowish
Stem
Stem 1 - 2 cm long, 1 - 1.5 mm thick; equal in thickness; dark orange to yellowish
Flesh
Thin; pallid, yellowish
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
Body Color
YellowOrange
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Solitary, Scattered, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
On wood
You can find Walnut mycena by these plants
Coast live oak, Red pine, Coast redwood
Species Status
Found exclusively in eastern North America.
Endangered Species
No
Scientific Classification of Walnut mycena
Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Gilled fungi
Family
Bonnet mushrooms
Genus
Bonnets
Toxicity and Edibility of Walnut mycena
Is Walnut mycena Toxic?
Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.
