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Mycena viscidocruenta

Photo by jcdlad
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Field Notes

Description:

A very small agaric, approximately 10 mm diameter waxy cap. No apparent ring on stem.

Habitat:

Moist shady area with plenty of leaf-litter and decaying organic matter.

Notes:

Very small! A comparison photo included, relative to index fingernail. Stem is long/tall comparative to cap.

Reference Links:

Mycena, Blueswami - Australian fungi - Australian fungi

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (4)
jcdlad
Thank you gully.moy. I have updated my information. I am impressed with your knowledge and apparent interest in fungi!
gully.moy
Hygrophorus miniatus is now known as Hygrocybe miniata. It could be a Hygrocybe species, however I am leaning towards a Mycena such as M. viscidocruenta
jcdlad
Thanks Jared! I'll update my information to incorporate your comments, especially the 'waxy cap' bit.
JC_Forester
Possibly Hygrophorus miniatus or a similar 'waxy cap' species. Amazing color! Nice find.

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PublishedMay 22, 2013

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