Mycena crocata is a species of agaric fungus in the family Mycenaceae.[1] The common name saffrondrop bonnet refers to the red or orange latex that it exudes if the stipe is broken.[2] Its habitat is woody debris and leaf litter in deciduous woodland, especially beech.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Mycena crocata (Schrad.) P. Kumm. 1871". MycoBank. International Mycological Association. Retrieved 2010-10-31.
  2. ^ a b Paul Sterry, Barry Hughes (2009). Complete British Mushrooms and Toadstools. Collins. ISBN 978-0-00-723224-6.


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