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Rosy Bonnet

Mycena rosea

⚠ Mildly Toxic

Monitor symptoms; call Poison Control if they persist: 1-800-222-1222

Cap color: Rose pink to pale pink
Cap size: 2–5 cm
Gill color: White to pale pink, adnate
Gill attachment: Adnate
Stem: Slender, pale pink, hollow
Texture: Thin, pale, radish-scented
Habitat: Leaf litter in beech and mixed deciduous woodland
Peak season: Summer–Fall

Key Identification Features

Small rose-pink bell-shaped cap
white to pink gills
strong radish odor
slender stem
similar to Mycena pura but distinctly rose-pink
grows in leaf litter

Symptoms & Toxicity

Contains muscarine; symptoms include salivation, lacrimation, urination, GI cramping, bradycardia (SLUDGE syndrome); onset 15–30 minutes; call Poison Control 1-800-222-1222

Regions Found

Region data not available

Look-Alikes

No documented look-alikes on record.

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