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Mycena pura is a species of mushroom in the family Mycenaceae. First called "Agaricus prunus" in 1794 by Christian Hendrik Persoon, it was assigned its current name in 1871 by German Paul Kummer. "Mycena pura" is known to bioaccumulate the element boron.

Similar species: Agaricales
Species identified by Christine Young
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By Christine Young

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Uploaded Mar 7, 2023. Captured Oct 17, 2021 15:59 in 5 East St, New Milford, CT 06776, USA.
  • Canon EOS 90D
  • f/4.5
  • 1/64s
  • ISO400
  • 100mm