Mycena pseudocorticola is a small mushroom species characterised by its bluish-grey or slate-grey cap, which can be hemispherical or broadly conical and may appear pleated. Some entirely white specimens with slate-grey stipes have also been observed. The cap typically measures between 2-8mm across.
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Distribution
Widespread and quite common
Habitat
On mossy trunks of broadleaved trees
Cap
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| Shape | Parabolic, Campanulate |
| Surface | Pruinose |
| Width | 0.2 - 1 cm |
| Margin | Sulcate |
Gills
With decurrent tooth. 7-14 reaching stem
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| Attachment | Adnate |
Flesh
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| Taste | Mild |
Stem
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| Height | 0.5 - 2.5 cm |
| Width | 0.2 - 1 mm |
| Texture | Pruinose, Fluccose |
| Shape | Cylindric |
Spores
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| Type | amyloid |
| Shape | Globose, Subglobose |
| Ornamentation | Smooth |
| Size | 8-10.5 x 7.5-10 μm |
Microscopic Features
Cheilocystidia 15-54 x 6-25μm, with irregular 'fingers'
| Cheilocystidia | Club-shaped (Clavate) |
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Classification
- ↳ Phylum: Basidiomycota
- ↳ Subphylum: Agaricomycotina
- ↳ Class: Agaricomycetes
- ↳ Subclass: Agaricomycetidae
- ↳ Order: Agaricales
- ↳ Family: Mycenaceae
- ↳ Genus: Mycena
Synonyms
- Mycena corticola sensu Lange [Fl. Ag. Dan. 2: 48 & pl. 57E & E1 (1936)], sensu auct.
- Mycena pseudocorticola Kuhner
- Steely Bonnet Vernacular, English
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.
A. Aronsen, T. Læssøe (2016) The Genus Mycena s.1. (Fungi of Northern Europe – Vol. 5). Jens Petersen / Low Budget Publishing.
