Orange mycena
Mycena leaiana
A species of Bonnets.
The vibrant orange mycena, a striking small fungus, frequently appears in considerable groupings on decaying hardwoods. This species thrives in damp woodlands throughout eastern North America. Its orange-red coloration might transfer and discolor skin when touched, thus it's advisable to observe this mushroom without handling.
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Attributes of Orange mycena
Cap Diameter
1 - 5 cm
Height
3 - 9 cm
Cap
Cap 1 - 4 cm across; convex to flat; bright orange; surface smooth; margin with striate
Cap Shape
Bell-shaped, Convex
Cap Surfaces
Smooth, Slimy or slightly sticky, Visible lines or stripes
Gills
Attached; close, crowded; pale salmon to yellow-orange
Gill Attachment
Attached
Stem
Stem 3 - 7 cm long, 2 - 4 mm thick; equal; yellow-orange; surface smooth to hairy
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Surfaces
Smooth
Flesh
Pallid, orangish
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Slightly mealy, generally mild.
Body Color
GreenYellowWhiteOrange
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 Orange mycena by these plants
Coast live oak, Red pine, Coast redwood
Occurence Habitats
Deciduous Woodland
Species Status
Widely distributed
Endangered Species
No
Scientific Classification of Orange mycena
Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Gilled fungi
Family
Bonnet mushrooms
Genus
Bonnets
Toxicity and Edibility of Orange mycena
Is Orange mycena Toxic?
Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.
