Synonyms: Agaricus purus, Agaricus roseus, Mycena pura, Prunulus roseus.
Common name: rosy bonnet.
Extract from Wikipedia article: Mycena rosea, commonly known as the rosy bonnet, is a species of mushroom in the Mycenaceae family. First named Agaricus roseus in 1803 by Danish botanist Heinrich Christian Friedrich Schumacher, it was given its present name in 1912 by Gramberg.
Arabic: غاريقون وردي, Chinese: 粉色小菇, Czech: Helmovka narůžovělá, German: Rosa Rettich-Helmling, Hungarian: Rózsás kígyógomba, Lithuanian: Rožinė šalmabudė, Polish: Grzybówka różowa, Swedish: Rosa rättikhätta.
Mycena rosea is a small to medium-sized agaric fungus with a pinkish-red cap, typically 1-4 cm in diameter, and a slender stem. It grows scattered to gregarious on soil, leaf litter, and decaying wood in moist environments. In East and Central Texas, Mycena rosea has been found in woodland areas, particularly under deciduous trees such as oak and maple, during the spring and fall months when temperatures are mild and humidity is high. The fungus is relatively common in this region, with sightings reported in counties including Travis, Williamson, and Bastrop.
Rosy bonnet mushrooms (Mycena rosea) under pines on Chinquapin Trail in Huntsville State Park. Texas, December 15, 2018
Huntsville, TX 77340, USA
Rosy bonnet mushrooms (Mycena rosea) on black background on Chinquapin Trail in Huntsville State Park. Texas, December 15, 2018Huntsville, TX 77340, USA
Rosy bonnet mushrooms (Mycena rosea) under pines 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
Close-up of rosy bonnet mushrooms (Mycena rosea) 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, USAObservations of Mycena rosea in East and Central Texas reveal that the fungus grows under pine trees in various locations. In Huntsville State Park, rosy bonnet mushrooms were found on Chinquapin Trail, fruiting in December 2018. Similarly, in Sam Houston National Forest near Montgomery, they were observed under pines on Little Lake Creek Loop Trail in December 2020. The mushrooms were seen growing in clusters, with close-up views revealing their distinctive features. The observations suggest that Mycena rosea prefers pine-dominated habitats and fruits in late winter, with sightings recorded on specific trails in both Huntsville State Park and Sam Houston National Forest. These findings provide insight into the habitat preferences and seasonal growth patterns of this fungus species in East and Central Texas. Specific locations include Chinquapin Trail and Little Lake Creek Loop Trail.
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