Reddish spotted mycena
Mycena maculata
A species of Bonnets.
Distinguished by its characteristic dark, bell-shaped caps, the reddish spotted mycena's coloration shifts to a lighter red with age. Another identifying feature of this mushroom is its stipe, which can exude a reddish liquid. It typically flourishes in clusters on decaying conifer wood within forests, with its fruiting season extending from late autumn into mid-winter.
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Attributes of Reddish spotted mycena
Cap Diameter
1 - 4 cm
Height
2 - 10 cm
Cap
Cap 2 - 4 cm when expanded; broadly conical to convex, bell-shaped; black-brown to brownish-gray; smooth
Cap Shape
Bell-shaped, Convex, Flat, Central Bump
Cap Surfaces
Smooth, Visible lines or stripes
Gills
Adnate, sinuate; narrow; whitish to pale gray
Gill Attachment
Attached
Stem
Stem 4 - 8 cm long and 2 - 5 mm thick; nearly equal, hollow; reddish-brown to purplish, wine red; densely covered with white hairs on the lower portion, smooth above
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Surfaces
Smooth
Flesh
About 0.2 mm over the area of the margin; firm; dark or pale watery gray, display reddish-brown when cut or bruised
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Mild flour-like scent, generally indistinct.
Body Color
BrownBlackRedGray
Flesh Bruises
Discolor to pink or red
Growth Form
Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
Dead Woods
You can find Reddish spotted mycena by these plants
Oaks, English oak, Spruces
Occurence Habitats
Coniferous Woodland
Endangered Species
No
Scientific Classification of Reddish spotted mycena
Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Gilled fungi
Family
Bonnet mushrooms
Genus
Bonnets
Toxicity and Edibility of Reddish spotted mycena
Is Reddish spotted mycena Toxic?
Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.
