How to Identify Mycenaceae

Mycenaceae is a fungus family in the Fungi kingdom, order Agaricales, class Agaricomycetes. The family contains 113 accepted species worldwide.

Key Identification Features

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Representative Mycenaceae Species

How to identify Mycena cystidiosa (G.Stev.) E.Horak

Mycena cystidiosa (G.Stev.) E.Horak

Mycena cystidiosa (G.Stev.) E.Horak

Mycena cystidiosa is a saprobic mushroom species found in Australia, New Zealand…

How to identify Mycena stylobates (Pers.) P.Kumm.

Mycena stylobates (Pers.) P.Kumm.

Mycena stylobates (Pers.) P.Kumm.

Mycena stylobates is a small inedible mushroom with bioluminescent mycelium, gro…

How to identify Mycena interrupta (Berk.) Sacc.

Mycena interrupta (Berk.) Sacc.

Mycena interrupta (Berk.) Sacc.

Mycena interrupta, or pixie's parasol, is a non-bioluminescent blue mushroom tha…

How to identify Mycena inclinata (Fr.) Quél.

Mycena inclinata (Fr.) Quél.

Mycena inclinata (Fr.) Quél.

Mycena inclinata is a saprobic mushroom with described physical, microscopic tra…

How to identify Mycena crocata (Schrad.) P.Kumm.

Mycena crocata (Schrad.) P.Kumm.

Mycena crocata (Schrad.) P.Kumm.

Mycena crocata, the saffrondrop bonnet, is an agaric fungus that grows on debris…

How to identify Mycena galopus (Pers.) P.Kumm.

Mycena galopus (Pers.) P.Kumm.

Mycena galopus (Pers.) P.Kumm.

Mycena galopus, the milking bonnet, is a small saprobic inedible mushroom that d…

How to identify Panellus stipticus (Bull.) P.Karst.

Panellus stipticus (Bull.) P.Karst.

Panellus stipticus (Bull.) P.Karst.

Panellus stipticus is a wood-rotting saprobic fungus found across multiple conti…

How to identify Mycena nargan Grgur.

Mycena nargan Grgur.

Mycena nargan Grgur.

Mycena nargan is a small dark brown saprobic mushroom found growing on rotting w…

How to identify Filoboletus manipularis (Berk.) Singer

Filoboletus manipularis (Berk.) Singer

Filoboletus manipularis (Berk.) Singer

Filoboletus manipularis is a bioluminescent agaric fungus found in tropical Asia…

How to identify Panellus longinquus (Berk.) Singer

Panellus longinquus (Berk.) Singer

Panellus longinquus (Berk.) Singer

Panellus longinquus is a saprotrophic wood-decaying fungus found across temperat…

How to identify Mycena leptocephala (Pers.) Gillet

Mycena leptocephala (Pers.) Gillet

Mycena leptocephala (Pers.) Gillet

Mycena leptocephala is a small saprobic mushroom with a distinctive bleach-like …

How to identify Mycena amicta (Fr.) Quél.

Mycena amicta (Fr.) Quél.

Mycena amicta (Fr.) Quél.

Mycena amicta is a small blue-fading mushroom that grows on tree wood in western…

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do you identify Mycenaceae?

Mycenaceae funguss belong to the Agaricales order in the Fungi kingdom. It has indistinct grooves and fluting, with a somewhat velvety texture; the margin is paler and frilled. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.

What are the key characteristics of Mycenaceae?

Mycenaceae is classified in the order Agaricales, class Agaricomycetes, phylum Basidiomycota. The flesh is thin, pallid, and has no distinct odor or taste.

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