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Mycenis galericulata — Common Bonnet — Mycenaceae


 Small to medium mushroom, a large Mycena. Broadly conical cap, maturing to bell-shaped, with central umbo, somewhat grooved, margin tattered with age. Brown to dirty tan, dark center often present. Gills attached, cross-veins when mature, whitish to darker with age. Tall stalk, equal, few fibers, whitish above, brownish below.

Habitat: Solitary, scatter, more commonly loose to dense clusters, on decayed hardwood.

Scent: Not distinctive to a bit mealy.

Spores: White

Season: Autumn




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Darker center
Heart O' The Hills Campground, ONP

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Whitish gills darkening with age
Heart O' The Hills Campground, ONP

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