Galerina moss (Galerina hypnorum) photo and description

Moss Galerina (Galerina hypnorum)

Galerina moss (Galerina hypnorum) – the cap of this mushroom has a diameter of 0,4 to 1,5 cm, at a young age the shape resembles a cone, later it opens to hemispherical or convex, the surface of the cap is smooth to the touch, absorbs moisture from the environment and from it swells. The color of the cap is honey-yellow or light brown, when it dries it becomes a dark cream color. The edges of the hat are translucent.

The plates are often or rarely located, adherent to the stem, narrow, ocher-brown in color.

Spores have an elongated rounded shape, resembling eggs, light brown in color. Basidia are composed of four spores. Filamentous hyphae are observed.

Leg 1,5 to 4 cm long and 0,1-0,2 cm thick, very thin and brittle, mostly flat or slightly curved, brittle, velvety upper part, smooth below, meets with a thickening at the base. The color of the legs is light yellow, after drying it acquires dark shades. The shell quickly disappears. The ring also quickly disappears when the mushroom matures.

The flesh is thin and brittle, light brown or brown in color.

Spread:

It occurs mainly in August and September, grows in small groups in moss and on half-decayed logs, the remains of dead wood. Found in coniferous and mixed forests in Europe and North America. Rarely found in single specimens.

Edibility:

galerina moss mushroom is poisonous and eating can cause poisoning! Represents a serious danger to human life and health. Can be confused with summer or winter opening! Special care is required when picking mushrooms!