Frosty bonnet
Mycena tenerrima
A species of Bonnets.
The frosty bonnet is a small, tender fungus typically observed amidst the decaying leaves in wooded areas. Its defining feature is a translucent, almost icy cap, and it flourishes during colder periods. This mushroom possesses a delicate, narrow stalk that holds up its fine, sometimes bell-shaped cap. It appears individually or in small clusters, playing a role in breaking down organic matter on the forest floor.
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Attributes of Frosty bonnet
Cap Diameter
2 - 4 mm
Height
1 - 2 cm
Cap
Cap 2 - 4 mm across; hemispherical to convex to flattened-convex; pale grey, white; surface with translucent-striate
Cap Shape
Convex, Flat, Depressed
Cap Surfaces
Visible lines or stripes
Gills
Adnexed to notched; close; whitish
Gill Attachment
Notched
Stem
Stem 4 - 10 mm long, 1 mm thick; round; whitish, pale grey; with hairs
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Surfaces
Smooth to slightly fibrous
Flesh
Flesh 0.5 mm thick; membranous, fragile
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
Body Color
GrayWhite
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Scattered, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
Dead Woods
You can find Frosty bonnet by these plants
Willows, Oaks, Spruces
Occurence Habitats
Deciduous Woodland, Coniferous Woodland
Species Status
Common
Endangered Species
No
Scientific Classification of Frosty bonnet
Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Gilled fungi
Family
Bonnet mushrooms
Genus
Bonnets
Toxicity and Edibility of Frosty bonnet
Is Frosty bonnet Toxic?
Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.
