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Mycena haematopus, commonly known as the bleeding fairy helmet, ruby bonnet, or burgundydrop bonnet, is a species of fungus in the family Mycenaceae, of the order Agaricales. It is a small mushroom with a bell-shaped reddish cap, a slender stem, and a milky red juice when broken.
How to Identify
- Cap
- Bell-shaped, reddish, smooth, and translucent when moist.
- Gills
- Adnate to slightly decurrent, closely spaced, and reddish.
- Stem
- Slender, reddish, and exudes a red juice when broken.
- Flesh
- Thin, reddish, and exudes a red juice when cut.
- Fruiting body
- Small, delicate mushroom with a reddish cap and stem.
- Habitat
- Decaying wood of deciduous trees.
Key Facts
- Cap surfaces: Smooth
- Growth Form: Gregarious
- Spore Print: White
- Body color: Reddish
- Odor: Mild, fungal
- Flesh bruises: N/A
- Height: 2-6 cm
- Cap Diameter: 0.5-2 cm
- Nutrient gathering: Saprotrophic
Safe
SafeNon-toxic, but not recommended for consumption due to its small size and insubstantial flesh.
Quick Check
- Odor: Mild
- Fruiting: Decaying wood
- Substrate: Decaying wood of deciduous trees
Where to Find
Decaying Wood
Grows on decaying wood, especially fallen branches and stumps of deciduous trees.
Forests and Woodlands
Found in forests and woodlands, particularly where there is plenty of dead wood.
Finding Tips
Check Decaying Wood
Look for small, reddish mushrooms on decaying wood.
Explore Woodlands
Search in forests and woodlands with plenty of dead wood.
Look for Red Juice
Check for the presence of red juice when the stem is broken.
Similar Species
Xerula radicata
mushroom
Also known as: Rooting shank
Scientific Classification
- Phylum
- Basidiomycota
- Class
- Agaricomycetes
- Order
- Agaricales
- Family
- Mycenaceae
- Genus
- Mycena
Storage Information
- Max Temperature: N/A
- Freezing duration: N/A
- Min Temperature: 2°C
- Refrigeration: 1-2 days
How to Clean
Gently brush off any debris. Avoid washing unless necessary, and if so, pat dry immediately.
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