Pixie's parasol
Mycena interrupta
A species of Bonnets.
The pixie's parasol mushroom showcases a brilliant blue to blue-green cap, typically spanning 1 to 2 centimeters in diameter. These diminutive fungi often emerge in clusters on decaying wood within humid forest environments. Its slender and fragile stem, a lovely white to pale grey, beautifully complements the cap's vivid coloration. A captivating presence, it thrives in its natural settings across Australia and New Zealand.
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Attributes of Pixie's parasol
Height
5 - 25 mm
Cap
hemispherical; surface is smooth,slimy,striate; bright blue when young, paler or duller with age
Gills
White with blue edges
Stem
The fragile stem is whitish, smooth, dry, and attached to the wood by a blue-edged basal disc
Spore Print Color
White
Growth Form
Scattered, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
On wood
You can find Pixie's parasol by these plants
Coast live oak, Red pine, Coast redwood
Scientific Classification of Pixie's parasol
Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Gilled fungi
Family
Bonnet mushrooms
Genus
Bonnets
Toxicity and Edibility of Pixie's parasol
Is Pixie's parasol Toxic?
Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.
