Hemimycena lactea - Гемимицена молочная - Milky Bonnet - Milchling 9/23/22
Hemimycena lactea, commonly known as Milky Bonnet, is a small, white, delicate mushroom found in deciduous forests across North America, Europe, and Asia. It has a bell-shaped cap that is typically 1-3 cm in diameter and a stem that is 2-5 cm long and less than 1 mm thick. The mushroom has a distinctive milky-white color and a translucent appearance, with the gills and stem showing through the cap.
H. lactea is a saprobic fungus, which means it feeds on decaying organic matter. It is commonly found growing on dead leaves and twigs on the forest floor. The species is most commonly found during the fall and winter months.
The spores of H. lactea are white and elliptical, measuring approximately 6-8 micrometers in length. The spore print is also white. The mushroom is not known to have any significant medicinal or toxic properties.
Research has shown that H. lactea has a high concentration of ergothioneine, a potent antioxidant that has been linked to numerous health benefits, including reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease and certain types of cancer. Additionally, the mushroom contains a number of other bioactive compounds, including polysaccharides, terpenoids, and flavonoids, which may have potential health benefits.
In traditional Chinese medicine, H. lactea has been used for centuries to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, inflammation, and respiratory infections.
Hemimycena lactea - Гемимицена молочная - Milky Bonnet - Milchling