Overview

Mycena are very small, pale-spored mushrooms with long, narrow stems. There are over 50 species of mycena which can make identification to the species-level difficult. There are however a handful of mycena that are quite distinctive.

Edibility

Mixed. Only a fraction of mycena have been tested for edibility. Some are reported to be edible, some not, and the majority are unknown. Their small size minimize their culinary importance.

Scent 

A variety of mycena are known for having very unique scents. 

Mycena epipterygia (yellowleg bonnet) – farinaceous

Mycena capillaripes (pinkedge bonnet) – bleach, nitrous

Mycena cinerella (mealy bonnet) – mealy, farinaceous

Mycena pura – radish

Mycena tenax – farinaceous