Synonyms: Agaricus alcalinus, Mycena laevigata.
Common name: Red-spotted Mycena.
Extract from Wikipedia article: Mycena alcalina, commonly known as the stump fairy helmet mushroom, is a species of fungus in the family Mycenaceae. It grows widely, ranging from North America to Europe.
Finnish: Lipeähiippo, Polish: Grzybówka alkaliczna, Russian: Мицена щелочная.
Mycena alcalina is a small to medium-sized fungus with a bell-shaped cap that ranges in color from pale yellowish to grayish brown. It has a slender stem and grows in clusters on decaying wood, especially oak and elm. In East and Central Texas, it typically fruits from spring to fall, often in wooded areas with rich soil and abundant leaf litter. The fungus is widely distributed across the region, including the Edwards Plateau and the Piney Woods ecoregions.
Stump fairy helmet mushrooms (Mycena alcalina) on Chinquapin Trail in Huntsville State Park. Texas, December 15, 2018
State Park Rd 40, New Waverly, TX 77358, USA
Stump fairy helmet mushrooms (Mycena alcalina) on a fallen pine on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest near Huntsville. Texas, January 26, 2019LSHT Little Lake Creek Loop, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Stump fairy helmet mushrooms (Mycena alcalina) on a rotting pine log on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest near Huntsville. Texas, January 26, 2019LSHT Little Lake Creek Loop, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Stump fairy helmet mushrooms (Mycena alcalina)(?) on a rotting pine log on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, November 16, 2019Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Cluster of stump fairy helmet mushrooms (Mycena alcalina)(?) on a rotting pine log on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, November 16, 2019Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Group of stump fairy helmet mushrooms (Mycena alcalina)(?) on a rotting pine log on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, November 16, 2019Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Caps of stump fairy helmet mushrooms (Mycena alcalina)(?) on a rotting pine log on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, November 16, 2019Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Close up of stump fairy helmet mushrooms (Mycena alcalina)(?) on a rotting pine log on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, November 16, 2019Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Stump fairy helmet mushrooms (Mycena alcalina) on an old pine log on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, November 16, 2019LSHT Little Lake Creek Loop, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Group of stump fairy helmet mushrooms (Mycena alcalina) on an old pine log on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, November 16, 2019LSHT Little Lake Creek Loop, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Caps of stump fairy helmet mushrooms (Mycena alcalina) on an old pine log on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, November 16, 2019LSHT Little Lake Creek Loop, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Underside of stump fairy helmet mushrooms (Mycena alcalina) on an old pine log on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, November 16, 2019LSHT Little Lake Creek Loop, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Stump fairy helmet mushrooms (Mycena alcalina) on a fallen pine on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, December 1, 2019Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Mushrooms Mycena alcalina(?) found on a mossy side of a pine log and moved to upper side in Huntsville State Park. Texas, December 18, 2020565 Camping Loop, New Waverly, TX 77358, USA
Cluster of mushrooms Mycena alcalina(?) on a mossy pine log in Huntsville State Park. Texas, December 18, 2020565 Camping Loop, New Waverly, TX 77358, USA
Close-up of mushrooms Mycena alcalina(?) on a rotting pine log in Huntsville State Park. Texas, December 18, 2020565 Camping Loop, New Waverly, TX 77358, USA
Red-spotted Mycena mushrooms (Mycena alcalina(?)) on a pine log on Little Lake Creek Loop Trail east from Trailhead No. 4 in Sam Houston National Forest, near Montgomery. Texas, December 22, 2020Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Red-spotted Mycena mushrooms (Mycena alcalina(?)) on rotting pine wood on Little Lake Creek Loop Trail east from Trailhead No. 4 in Sam Houston National Forest, near Montgomery. Texas, December 22, 2020Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Side view of red-spotted Mycena mushrooms (Mycena alcalina(?)) on a pine log on Little Lake Creek Loop Trail east from Trailhead No. 4 in Sam Houston National Forest, near Montgomery. Texas, December 22, 2020Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Stump fairy helmet mushrooms (Mycena alcalina) on a fallen pine on North Wilderness Trail of Little Lake Creek Wilderness in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, January 13, 2021N Wilderness Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Bonnet mushrooms Mycena alcalina(?) on a log on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, November 28, 2021Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, 77873, United StatesMycena alcalina was observed growing on various substrates, including fallen pine logs, rotting pine wood, and mossy pine logs, in East and Central Texas. The fungus was found in multiple locations, including Huntsville State Park and Sam Houston National Forest, particularly on the Caney Creek Trail and Little Lake Creek Loop Trail. Observations were made from December to January, with some sightings also occurring in November. The mushrooms often grew in clusters or groups, and their caps were sometimes reddish-spotted. The fungus was typically found on pine logs, but one observation noted its presence on a mossy side of a log, which suggests it may be able to grow on other types of substrates as well.
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