Mycena sanguinolenta - Мицена кровоточащая - bleeding fairy helmet - Blutreizker 7/15/25
Mycena sanguinolenta is a striking and distinctive species of Mycena known for its bright red cap, stem, and gills. The cap is typically 1-2.5 cm in diameter and has a distinct conical shape. The stem is also bright red and is covered in small white fibrils. The gills are also bright red and can sometimes appear almost translucent.
This fungus is saprobic, and can be found growing on decaying hardwood logs, stumps, and branches, often in clusters or large groups. It can be found in temperate forests throughout North America and Europe.
The chemical composition of Mycena sanguinolenta is not well studied, but it is known to contain a variety of secondary metabolites, including phenolic compounds and terpenoids.
The spores of Mycena sanguinolenta are smooth, ellipsoid to somewhat oblong, and measure 6-10 x 3-5 microns. They are white in color and do not have any distinctive ornamentation.
Mycena sanguinolenta has been the subject of several studies due to its unique and striking appearance, as well as its potential as a source of biologically active compounds. Research has shown that extracts of this fungus can exhibit antioxidant, antitumor, and antibacterial properties.
Mycena sanguinolenta - Мицена кровоточащая - bleeding fairy helmet - Blutreizker