Synonyms: Agaricus clavicularis, Mycena epipterygia, Prunulus clavicularis.
Common name: needle bonnet.
Mycena clavicularis is a small to medium-sized saprotrophic fungus with a bell-shaped cap that ranges from 0.5-2 cm in diameter, typically grayish-brown to pale brown in color. The gills are crowded and attached, with a similar color to the cap. Stems are slender, 1-4 cm long, and usually equal in width throughout. In East and Central Texas, Mycena clavicularis is commonly found growing on decaying wood, particularly oak and pine, in humid environments such as forests, wooded areas, and along streams. Fruiting bodies typically appear from spring to fall, with peak abundance during the summer months.
Bonnet mushrooms Mycena clavicularis growing on pine needles in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, October 28, 2018
Lone Star Hiking Trail, Coldspring, TX 77331, USA
Bonnet mushrooms Mycena clavicularis among pine needles on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest near Huntsville. Texas, November 4, 2018Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Bonnet mushrooms Mycena clavicularis on white background on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest near Huntsville. Texas, November 4, 2018Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Close up of bonnet mushrooms Mycena clavicularis on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest near Huntsville. Texas, November 4, 2018Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Bonnet mushrooms with slimy stems Mycena clavicularis under pine trees in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, November 23, 2018Big Creek Trail, Shepherd, TX 77371, USA
Bonnet mushrooms with slimy stems Mycena clavicularis found in a pine forest in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, November 23, 2018Big Creek Trail, Shepherd, TX 77371, USA
Bonnet mushrooms Mycena clavicularis on Chinquapin Trail in Huntsville State Park. Texas, December 15, 2018New Waverly, TX 77358, USA
Bonnet mushrooms Mycena clavicularis among pine needles on Chinquapin Trail in Huntsville State Park. Texas, December 15, 2018New Waverly, TX 77358, USA
Mushrooms with slippery stems Mycena clavicularis in a pine forest in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, November 2, 2019Big Creek Trail, Shepherd, TX 77371, USA
Fairy cap mushrooms Mycena clavicularis in a pine forest in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, November 2, 2019Big Creek Trail, Shepherd, TX 77371, USA
Bonnet mushrooms Mycena clavicularis in a pine forest in Huntsville State Park. Texas, November 15, 2019State Park Rd 40, New Waverly, TX 77358, USA
Needle bonnet mushrooms (Mycena clavicularis) in Huntsville State Park. Texas, December 18, 2020State Park Rd 40, New Waverly, TX 77358, USA
Needle bonnet mushrooms (Mycena clavicularis) under pine trees in Huntsville State Park. Texas, December 18, 2020State Park Rd 40, New Waverly, TX 77358, USA
Needle bonnet mushrooms (Mycena clavicularis) under pines on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, December 20, 2020Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Needle bonnet mushrooms (Mycena clavicularis) in a pine forest on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, December 20, 2020Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Masses of needle bonnet mushrooms (Mycena clavicularis) under pines on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, December 20, 2020Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Close-up of needle bonnet mushrooms (Mycena clavicularis) under pines on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, December 20, 2020Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Needle bonnet mushrooms (Mycena clavicularis) on a forest floor on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, December 20, 2020Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Needle bonnet mushrooms (Mycena clavicularis) on accumulated pine forest floor duff on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, December 20, 2020Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Needle bonnet mushrooms (Mycena clavicularis) under pines and oaks on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, December 20, 2020Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Caps of needle bonnet mushrooms (Mycena clavicularis) on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, December 20, 2020Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USAMycena clavicularis was observed growing in pine forests and wooded areas in East and Central Texas, particularly in the Sam Houston National Forest and Huntsville State Park. The mushrooms were found on or near pine needles, often in large groups, and typically had slimy stems. Observations were made from October to December over several years, with frequent sightings in November and December. The mushrooms were found under various tree species, including pines and oaks, and on different substrates, such as forest floor duff and accumulated pine needles. Close-up observations revealed the characteristic features of the species, including its bonnet-shaped cap and slender stem. The mushrooms were often found in areas with abundant pine trees, suggesting a possible association between the species and pine ecosystems.
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