Mycena viscidocruenta
(Ruby Bonnet)
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FAMILY |
Tricholomataceae |
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Species |
Mycena viscidocruenta |
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Common name |
Ruby Bonnet |
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Colour |
Red |
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Habitat |
Moist forested areas |
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Description |
The bright red cap of this mushroom is about 2 cm diameter, initially convex, it flattens as it matures, so that the centre is depressed, margins are striate. The gills are paler than the cap. Stem to 4 cm long, slender to 0.5 cm wide, sticky or slimy when wet as is the cap. Usually found in small groups attached to wood with some whitish mycelium at base. |