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Lilac bonnet

Myceana pura

Photo by Meik Meißner
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Field Notes

Description:

Lilac color with pale gills. Under moist climatic conditions it has a dry area in the centre of the hat and a watery rim.

Habitat:

Deciduous forest.

Notes:

Mycena pura is known to bioaccumulate the element boron.

Reference Links:

EOL: Mycena pura

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