Bleeding Fairy Helmets.

Finally, found some more and got to see the stems “bleed”.

comments (8)

Christine Young

Lion

Nice that they bled for you! Posted 4 years ago
1. gary fast
  
  Lion
  
  Yes, also nice that we found some more! Posted 4 years ago
2. 1. Christine Young
    
    Lion
    
    Yes!! Posted 4 years ago

NattyOne

Lion

Nice one Gary! Posted 4 years ago
1. gary fast
  
  Lion
  
  Thank you. Just out for a little walk in the forest and saw another small “clump” of these fellows. Posted 4 years ago
2. 1. NattyOne
    
    Lion
    
    Brilliant - still need the eyes Gary! Posted 4 years ago

Flown Kimmerling

Lion

One of my favorite Mycenas for sure <3 Great find! Posted 4 years ago
1. gary fast
  
  Lion
  
  Yes, at that time they were quite numerous. Posted 4 years ago

The Bleeding fairy helmet

"Mycena haematopus", commonly known as the bleeding fairy helmet, is a species of fungus in the Mycenaceae family, of the order Agaricales. It is widespread and common in Europe and North America, and has also been collected in Japan and Venezuela.

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Similar species: Agaricales

Species identified by gary fast

By gary fast

Uploaded Oct 8, 2020. Captured Oct 8, 2020 11:55 in Carrington Bay Rd, Whaletown, BC V0P 1Z0, Canada.

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Captured in the fall. More fall photos.