Synonym: Agaricus zephirus.
Extract from Wikipedia article: Mycena zephirus is a species of agaric fungus in the family Mycenaceae. It is bioluminescent.
German: Rostfleckiger Helmling, Polish: Grzybówka rdzawoplamista, Swedish: Fläckhätta.
Mycena zephirus is a species of fungus that grows on decaying wood, typically in clusters or scattered groups. In East and Central Texas, it has been found on various substrates, including logs, stumps, and fallen branches, often in moist environments such as along streams or in wooded areas. The cap is small to medium-sized, ranging from 1-4 cm in diameter, and is typically bell-shaped to conical, with a grayish-brown to brown color. The gills are crowded and attached to the stem, which is slender and hollow. The fungus fruits in the fall, often from September to November, and has been recorded in several counties in East and Central Texas, including Brazos, Grimes, and Houston counties.
Bonnet mushrooms Mycena zephirus growing from buried wood on Yaupon Loop Trail in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, December 11, 2018
Yaupon Loop, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Bonnet mushrooms Mycena zephirus on Yaupon Loop Trail in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, December 11, 2018Yaupon Loop, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Close up of bonnet mushrooms Mycena zephirus on Yaupon Loop Trail in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, December 11, 2018Yaupon Loop, College Station, TX 77845, USAObservations of Mycena zephirus in East and Central Texas reveal that the fungus grows from buried wood, as seen on the Yaupon Loop Trail in Lick Creek Park, College Station, Texas. On December 11, 2018, bonnet mushrooms were found emerging from the ground, indicating that the fungus was breaking down organic matter underground. Further observation showed that the mushrooms were also growing in clusters on the trail, suggesting a healthy population of Mycena zephirus in the area. A close-up examination of the mushrooms revealed their characteristic bonnet-shaped caps, providing a detailed look at the species' morphology in its natural habitat. The presence of Mycena zephirus in this region highlights the diversity of fungal life in East and Central Texas ecosystems. These observations provide valuable insights into the habits and habitats of this species.
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