Clustered bonnet
Mycena inclinata
A species of Bonnets.
The clustered bonnet, a delicate and petite specimen belonging to the broad Little Brown Mushroom category, can pose a challenge for inexperienced foragers to recognize. However, its tendency to grow in dense groups on rotting hardwood, a characteristic of its gregarious nature, might aid in its identification. This species is indigenous to eastern North America, where it frequently appears in damp forested areas.
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Attributes of Clustered bonnet
Cap Diameter
1 - 5 cm
Height
6 - 12 cm
Cap
Cap 1 - 5 cm across; broadly conical; brown; somewhat tattered, or splitting
Cap Shape
Bell-shaped, Central Bump
Cap Surfaces
Visible lines or stripes
Gills
Narrowly attached; close or nearly distant; whitish to pale grayish, yellowish or pinkish; not bruising or staining
Gill Attachment
Attached
Stem
Stem 5 - 10 cm long, 2 - 4 mm thick; whitish, yellowish, brown; surface bald or with tiny fibers and flakes
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Surfaces
Smooth to slightly fibrous
Flesh
Pale
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Mildly mealy with potentially foul notes.
Body Color
BrownYellowRedWhite
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Solitary, Scattered, Clustered
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
Dead Woods
You can find Clustered bonnet by these plants
Oaks, English oak
Occurence Habitats
Deciduous Woodland
Species Status
Widely distributed east of the Rocky Mountains
Endangered Species
No
Scientific Classification of Clustered bonnet
Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Gilled fungi
Family
Bonnet mushrooms
Genus
Bonnets
Toxicity and Edibility of Clustered bonnet
Is Clustered bonnet Toxic?
Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.
