Common bonnet

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Mycena galericulata

Common bonnet, a reference photo
Photo: Dan Molter (shroomydan) · CC BY-SA 3.0 (licence)

Mycena galericulata is a mushroom species commonly known as the common bonnet, the toque mycena, the common 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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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Common bonnet being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

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Classification

Kingdom
Fungi
Phylum
Basidiomycota
Class
Agaricomycetes
Order
Agaricales
Family
Mycenaceae
Genus
Mycena
Species
Mycena galericulata

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