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The Clustered Bonnet (Mycena inclinata) is a saprobic mushroom that grows in dense clusters on decaying wood. It is characterized by its small size, bell-shaped cap, and pale color. While not considered poisonous, it is also not typically consumed due to its small size and lack of substantial flavor.
How to Identify
- Cap
- Bell-shaped, pale brown to grayish, often with a translucent striate margin.
- Gills
- Adnate to slightly decurrent, pale, and closely spaced.
- Stem
- Slender, smooth, and pale, often with a slightly darker base.
- Flesh
- Thin, fragile, and pale.
- Fruiting body
- Small, clustered mushrooms on decaying wood.
- Habitat
- Decaying hardwood, especially oak and beech.
Key Facts
- Cap surfaces: Smooth, translucent striate
- Growth Form: Clustered
- Spore Print: White
- Body color: Pale brown to grayish
- Odor: Mild, fungal
- Flesh bruises: No bruising
- Height: 3-8 cm
- Cap Diameter: 0.5-2 cm
- Nutrient gathering: Saprobic
Safe
SafeNot considered poisonous, but not typically consumed.
Quick Check
- Odor: Mild, fungal odor.
- Fruiting: Grows in dense clusters on decaying wood.
- Substrate: Decaying hardwood
Where to Find
Deciduous forests
Grows on decaying hardwood, especially oak and beech.
Woodland areas
Prefers areas with high humidity and decaying leaf litter.
Finding Tips
Check decaying wood
Look for clusters of small, pale mushrooms on fallen branches or logs.
Optimal timing
Search in late summer and autumn after periods of rain.
Similar Species
Mycena galericulata
Fungi
Also known as: None
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
Not applicable as it is not typically consumed.
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