How to identify The Bonnet

To correctly identify The Bonnet (Mycena galopus), check each of these features in order. Misidentification is the most common cause of mushroom poisoning, so cross-reference multiple sources.

Step-by-step identification

1. 1

   Cap

   Shape, color, surface texture, and diameter.

   The cap of Mycena galopus is white and often bell-shaped or conical. It is usually 1-2 cm in diameter.

2. 2

   Gills

   Attachment to stem, color, and spacing.

   The gills of Mycena galopus are white and attached to the stem.

3. 3

   Stem

   Length, shape, surface, and any ring.

   The stem of Mycena galopus is thin and slender, and it is often covered in a white powder. It is usually 2-3 cm long.

4. 4

   Flesh

   Color, texture, and bruising reaction.

   The flesh of Mycena galopus is thin and fragile.

5. 5

   Fruiting body

   Overall growth pattern.

   The fruiting body of Mycena galopus is small and delicate.

6. 6

   Habitat

   Where it grows and on what substrate.

   Mycena galopus is often found growing on decaying wood or in the soil near trees.

Key Facts

Cap surfaces

Smooth

Growth Form

Solitary or clustered

Spore Print

White

Body color

White

Odor

Mild

Flesh bruises

No

Height

2-3 cm

Cap Diameter

1-2 cm

Fruit body characteristics

• Gill attachment: Adnate
• Stem shape: Cylindrical
• Stem surface: Smooth
• Ring: Absent
• Stem cross-section: Round

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