Mycena leptocephala - Мицена хлорная - Greenfoot bonnet - Grünspitziger Helmling 9/8/20—10/1/22
Mycena leptocephala, commonly known as Green-stain Bonnet, is a small, brightly colored mushroom with a cap diameter of up to 3 cm. The cap is initially conical, then flattens with age, and is typically bright green, sometimes with brownish or grayish tinges. The stem is slender, up to 7 cm tall, and the gills are whitish and close together.
This species is found throughout temperate and boreal regions of the Northern Hemisphere, typically growing on decaying wood or plant debris, particularly in damp habitats such as woodland floors, along riverbanks, or in wet meadows.
Mycena leptocephala contains the pigment hypericin, which causes the green staining on the cap and stem. This pigment has been shown to have antiviral, antibacterial, and antitumor properties.
The spores of Mycena leptocephala are white and elliptical, measuring 7-9 x 4-5 µm. The mushrooms are not edible and are too small to have any culinary value.
Studies have shown that Mycena leptocephala is an effective biological indicator of forest ecosystems due to its sensitivity to environmental changes and the presence of certain contaminants. It has also been used in traditional medicine in some cultures for its medicinal properties.
Mycena leptocephala - Мицена хлорная - Greenfoot bonnet - Grünspitziger Helmling