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Bark Bonnet Mushrooms (Mycena corticola)

The bark bonnet (Mycena corticola) is a common mushroom species that is often overlooked due to its diminutive stature. These little fungi appear early in the decomposition process, emerging directly from tree bark opposed to the underlying wood — an important clue for identification.


Bark bonnet mushrooms (Mycena corticola). Low-angle view emphasizing the gill details. Note the small purplish mushroom on the left; immature specimens tend to be a little more colorful than their mature counterparts. Focus-stacked composite of 126 exposures. Vacaville, Solano County, California, USA.
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Bark bonnet mushrooms (Mycena corticola) growing among lichens on the branch of a blue oak (Quercus douglasii). Vacaville, Solano County, California, USA.
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Bark bonnet mushrooms (Mycena corticola) shown with adult finger for scale. Vacaville, Solano County, California, USA.
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