Stump fairy helmet
Mycena stipata
A species of Bonnets.
The Stump Fairy Helmet mushroom usually thrives on decomposing timber, manifesting as small, helmet-shaped or delicate caps atop thin stems. It prefers humid, shaded woodland habitats. Its cap coloration frequently matches the wood, offering natural concealment. This fungus plays a fascinating role in the ecosystem, contributing to the breakdown of organic matter.
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Attributes of Stump fairy helmet
Cap Diameter
1 - 4 cm
Height
2 - 6 cm
Cap
Cap 1 - 3 cm across; conical, campanulate to parabolic or convex; brown, greyish brown; with translucent-striate
Cap Shape
Bell-shaped, Convex
Cap Surfaces
Visible lines or stripes
Gills
Adnexed to adnate, decurrent; grey to dark grey
Gill Attachment
Attached
Stem
Stem 2 - 7 cm long, 1 - 2 mm thick; cylindrical, equal; blackish brown; fragile; with fibrils
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Flesh
Fibrous; whitish to greyish; unchanging
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Pungent, reminiscent of chlorine or swimming pool.
Body Color
BrownGray
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Gregarious, Clustered
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
You can find Stump fairy helmet by these plants
Pines, Spruces, Norway spruce
Species Status
Rather common
Endangered Species
No
Scientific Classification of Stump fairy helmet
Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Gilled fungi
Family
Bonnet mushrooms
Genus
Bonnets
Toxicity and Edibility of Stump fairy helmet
Is Stump fairy helmet Toxic?
Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.
