Mycena galericulata

Common Bonnet

Mycena galericulata, Common Bonnet. One of the larger bonnet toadstools, found on well rotted wood. Toadstools are bonnet (or bell) shaped initially, becoming flatter with a raised centre called an umbo. Common in woodland.

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Spore print

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Gills

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Spores

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Toadstools on rotting wood

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Bonnet shaped toadstools

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Habitat

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Photograph detail

Slide 1: Mycena galericulata, Common Bonnet. Section of a spore print. Collected from West Wood, Redmire. December.

Slide 2: Mycena galericulata, Common Bonnet. Gills. Collected from West Wood, Redmire. December.

Slide 3: Mycena galericulata, Common Bonnet. Spores, photographed at x400, brightfield illumination. Collected from West Wood, Redmire. December.

Slide 4: Mycena galericulata, Common Bonnet. Mature toadstools on rotting wood. West Wood, Redmire. December.

Slide 5: Mycena galericulata, Common Bonnet. Younger toadstools on rotting wood. West Wood, Redmire. December.

Slide 6: Mycena galericulata, Common Bonnet. Toadstools on rotting wood, indicating habitat. West Wood, Redmire. December.