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Mycena haematopus, commonly known as the bleeding fairy helmet, the burgundydrop bonnet, or the bleeding Mycena, is a species of fungus in the family Mycenaceae, of the order Agaricales. First described scientifically in 1799, it is classified in the section Lactipedes of the genus Mycena, along with other species that produce a milky or coloured latex.
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Distribution
Widespread and common
Habitat
On fallen or standing broadleaf trees, usually in clusters
Cap
Bleeds dark red liquid when damaged
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| Shape | Conical, Campanulate |
| Surface | Smooth |
| Width | 1 - 3.5 cm |
| Margin | Striate |
Gills
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| Attachment | Adnexed |
| Spacing | Close |
| Edge | Smooth |
Flesh
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| Odour | Slightly raphanoid |
| Taste | Mild to bitter |
Stem
Bleeds dark red liquid
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| Height | 3 - 7 cm |
| Width | 1 - 4 mm |
| Texture | Pruinose |
| Shape | Cylindric |
Spores
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| Type | Amyloid |
| Shape | Ellipsoid |
| Size | 8-10 x 4-6 μm |
Microscopic Features
| Cheilocystidia | Fusiform |
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Confirmed
Unconfirmed
Classification
- ↳ Phylum: Basidiomycota
- ↳ Subphylum: Agaricomycotina
- ↳ Class: Agaricomycetes
- ↳ Subclass: Agaricomycetidae
- ↳ Order: Agaricales
- ↳ Family: Mycenaceae
- ↳ Genus: Mycena
Synonyms
- Agaricus haematopus Pers.
- Mycena haematopoda var. marginata J.E. Lange
- Mycena haematopus (Pers. ex Fr.) P. Kumm.
- Mycena haematopus var. marginata J.E. Lange
Reference Sources
T. Læssøe, J. H. Peterson (2019) Fungi of Temperate Europe Vol. 1. Princeton University Press.
G. Kibby (2020) Mushrooms and Toadstools of Britain & Europe Vol. 2. Geoffrey Kibby.
