ℹ️ 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.
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.
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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