âšī¸ Edibility Note
Due to its unknown edibility and potential for confusion with other species, it is advised to avoid consumption.
Description
Mycena pura is a small, delicate mushroom characterized by its pale lilac to grayish cap and slender, fragile stem. The cap is smooth and conical to bell-shaped, often with a slightly striated margin, and the gills are closely spaced and free from the stem.
Key Identification Features
Field marks recorded for this species. Work through all of them, not just one:
- Cap color: pale lilac to grayish
- Cap shape: conical to bell-shaped
- Gills: closely spaced and free
- Stem: slender and fragile
- Spore print: white
Habitat & Distribution
Habitat: Mycena pura typically grows in damp, wooded areas, often found on decaying wood or leaf litter.
Region: Widely distributed across Europe and North America.
Seasonality
Fruits from late summer to early autumn.
Typical months: Aug-Oct
Common Lookalikes
Always verify identification to avoid these similar species:
- Mycena galopus (unknown) - distinguished by its darker cap and thicker stem
- Mycena haematopus (unknown) - has a more reddish-brown cap and a different habitat preference
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