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Mycena galericulata Cap: Conical with a large, central bump; lined; tacky; tattered margin; tan<br /> <br /> Gills: Attached; whitish<br /> <br /> Stem: hollow; similar color as the cap<br /> <br /> Habitat: Rotting hardwood<br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/76138/mycena_galericulata.html" title="Mycena galericulata"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3232/76138_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1763596810&Signature=a1lZOUnInOWGi7p%2FX5%2FyyL4UcLA%3D" width="200" height="148" alt="Mycena galericulata Cap: Conical with a large, central bump; lined; tacky; tattered margin; tan<br /> <br /> Gills: Attached; whitish<br /> <br /> Stem: hollow; similar color as the cap<br /> <br /> Habitat: Rotting hardwood<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/76135/oak-stump_bonnet_cap_-_myccena_inclinata.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/76137/oak-stump_bonnet_cap_-_myccena_inclinata.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/76136/oak-stump_bonnet_cap_-_myccena_inclinata.html Fall,Geotagged,Mycena galericulata,Rosy-gill fairy helmet,United States" /></a></figure><br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/76137/mycena_galericulata.html" title="Mycena galericulata"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3232/76137_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1763596810&Signature=V9KzS%2FvGQ1n4ORner7GfgQePox0%3D" width="200" height="162" alt="Mycena galericulata Cap: Conical with a large, central bump; lined; tacky; tattered margin; tan<br /> <br /> Gills: Attached; whitish<br /> <br /> Stem: hollow; similar color as the cap<br /> <br /> Habitat: Rotting hardwood<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/76135/oak-stump_bonnet_cap_-_myccena_inclinata.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/76138/oak-stump_bonnet_cap_-_myccena_inclinata.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/76136/oak-stump_bonnet_cap_-_myccena_inclinata.html Fall,Geotagged,Mycena galericulata,Rosy-gill fairy helmet,United States" /></a></figure><br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/76136/mycena_galericulata.html" title="Mycena galericulata"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3232/76136_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1763596810&Signature=w%2BW3lHc1S9WdBdpNTmjayfqjKxE%3D" width="200" height="164" alt="Mycena galericulata Cap: Conical with a large, central bump; lined; tacky; tattered margin; tan<br /> <br /> Gills: Attached; whitish<br /> <br /> Stem: hollow; similar color as the cap<br /> <br /> Habitat: Rotting hardwood<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/76135/oak-stump_bonnet_cap_-_myccena_inclinata.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/76138/oak-stump_bonnet_cap_-_myccena_inclinata.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/76137/oak-stump_bonnet_cap_-_myccena_inclinata.html Fall,Geotagged,Mycena galericulata,Rosy-gill fairy helmet,United States" /></a></figure> Fall,Geotagged,Mycena galericulata,Rosy-gill fairy helmet,United States Click/tap to enlarge

Mycena galericulata

Cap: Conical with a large, central bump; lined; tacky; tattered margin; tan

Gills: Attached; whitish

Stem: hollow; similar color as the cap

Habitat: Rotting hardwood

Mycena galericulata Cap: Conical with a large, central bump; lined; tacky; tattered margin; tan<br /> <br /> Gills: Attached; whitish<br /> <br /> Stem: hollow; similar color as the cap<br /> <br /> Habitat: Rotting hardwood<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/76135/oak-stump_bonnet_cap_-_myccena_inclinata.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/76137/oak-stump_bonnet_cap_-_myccena_inclinata.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/76136/oak-stump_bonnet_cap_-_myccena_inclinata.html Fall,Geotagged,Mycena galericulata,Rosy-gill fairy helmet,United States

Mycena galericulata Cap: Conical with a large, central bump; lined; tacky; tattered margin; tan<br /> <br /> Gills: Attached; whitish<br /> <br /> Stem: hollow; similar color as the cap<br /> <br /> Habitat: Rotting hardwood<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/76135/oak-stump_bonnet_cap_-_myccena_inclinata.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/76138/oak-stump_bonnet_cap_-_myccena_inclinata.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/76136/oak-stump_bonnet_cap_-_myccena_inclinata.html Fall,Geotagged,Mycena galericulata,Rosy-gill fairy helmet,United States

Mycena galericulata Cap: Conical with a large, central bump; lined; tacky; tattered margin; tan<br /> <br /> Gills: Attached; whitish<br /> <br /> Stem: hollow; similar color as the cap<br /> <br /> Habitat: Rotting hardwood<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/76135/oak-stump_bonnet_cap_-_myccena_inclinata.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/76138/oak-stump_bonnet_cap_-_myccena_inclinata.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/76137/oak-stump_bonnet_cap_-_myccena_inclinata.html Fall,Geotagged,Mycena galericulata,Rosy-gill fairy helmet,United States

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The Rosy-gill fairy helmet

"Mycena galericulata" is a mushroom species commonly known as the common bonnet, the toque mycena, or the rosy-gill fairy helmet. The type species of the genus "Mycena" was first described scientifically in 1772, but was not considered a "Mycena" until 1821.

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

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Uploaded Mar 15, 2019. Captured Oct 28, 2018 10:41 in 91 Main St, Sharon, CT 06069, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 80D
  • f/2.8
  • 1/128s
  • ISO1000
  • 100mm
Captured in the fall. More fall photos.