Got a photo? Identify mushrooms instantly with the Mushby app
Open the appDescription
Mycena galericulata, commonly known as the common bonnet, is a widely distributed species of fungus in the family Mycenaceae. The small, pale brown to greyish-brown cap is typically up to 2 cm (3⁄4 in) in diameter, with faint radial grooves. The pale stem is up to 6 cm (2 3⁄8 in) long and thin, with a hollow interior. Microscopically, it is characterized by its club-shaped basidia containing four spores each, and the smooth, pip-shaped spores. This mushroom is a saprotroph, found in deciduous woods on fallen twigs and woody debris. It is inedible.
How to Identify
- Cap
- The cap is typically 1–2 cm (3⁄8–3⁄4 in) in diameter, and is conical to convex in shape. The cap surface is smooth and dry, and is typically pale brown to greyish-brown in color. The cap margin is typically incurved when young, and becomes straight to uplifted with age.
- Gills
- The gills of Mycena galericulata are adnate to decurrent, meaning that they are attached to the stem and run down it slightly. The gills are typically pale brown to greyish-brown in color, and are closely spaced.
- Stem
- The stem is typically 3–6 cm (1 1⁄8–2 3⁄8 in) long and thin, with a hollow interior. The stem surface is smooth and dry, and is typically pale brown to greyish-brown in color. The stem base is typically slightly enlarged.
- Flesh
- The flesh of Mycena galericulata is thin and fragile. It is typically pale brown to greyish-brown in color.
- Fruiting body
- The fruit body of Mycena galericulata is a small mushroom with a cap and a stem. The cap is typically 1–2 cm (3⁄8–3⁄4 in) in diameter, and is conical to convex in shape. The cap surface is smooth and dry, and is typically pale brown to greyish-brown in color. The stem is typically 3–6 cm (1 1⁄8–2 3⁄8 in) long and thin, with a hollow interior. The stem surface is smooth and dry, and is typically pale brown to greyish-brown in color.
- Habitat
- Mycena galericulata is a saprotroph, meaning that it obtains nutrients from dead organic matter. It is typically found in deciduous woods on fallen twigs and woody debris. It is a common species, and can be found throughout the world.
Key Facts
- Cap surfaces: Smooth
- Growth Form: Gregarious
- Spore Print: White
- Body color: Pale brown to greyish-brown
- Odor: Mild or indistinct
- Flesh bruises: No bruising
- Height: 3-6 cm
- Cap Diameter: 1-2 cm
- Nutrient gathering: Saprotrophic
Safe
SafeMycena galericulata is not considered to be poisonous, but it is also not considered to be edible due to its small size and lack of flavor.
Quick Check
- Odor: Mild or indistinct
- Fruiting: Grows on decaying wood
- Substrate: Decaying wood
Where to Find
Deciduous Woods
Mycena galericulata is typically found in deciduous woods on fallen twigs and woody debris.
Throughout the World
Mycena galericulata is a common species, and can be found throughout the world.
Finding Tips
Look for Small Mushrooms
Mycena galericulata is a small mushroom, so look for small mushrooms on fallen twigs and woody debris.
Check Deciduous Woods
Mycena galericulata is typically found in deciduous woods, so check deciduous woods for this mushroom.
Similar Species
Bleeding Bonnet
a species of fungus in the family Mycenaceae
Also known as: Mycena haematopus
Scientific Classification
- Phylum
- Basidiomycota
- Class
- Agaricomycetes
- Order
- Agaricales
- Family
- Mycenaceae
- Genus
- Mycena
Storage Information
- Max Temperature: N/A
- Freezing duration: N/A
- Min Temperature: N/A
- Refrigeration: N/A
How to Clean
Mycena galericulata is not typically eaten, so cleaning is not necessary.
Explore Common Bonnet
Identify mushrooms anywhere
Free on iOS, Android, and Web. Photo identification, full database, and your personal collection.