9,915 observationsLeast Concern
Lilac Bonnet
Mycena pura
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Fungi βΊPhylum: Basidiomycota βΊClass: Agaricomycetes βΊOrder: Agaricales βΊFamily: Mycenaceae βΊGenus: Mycena
About
Mycena pura, commonly known as the lilac bonnet, is a species of mushroom in the family Mycenaceae. First called Agaricus prunus in 1794 by Christian Hendrik Persoon, it was assigned its current name in 1871 by German Paul Kummer. Mycena pura is known to bioaccumulate the element boron.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Lilac Bonnet is Mycena pura.
- Lilac Bonnet belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
- Lilac Bonnet belongs to the phylum Basidiomycota.
- Lilac Bonnet belongs to the class Agaricomycetes.
- Lilac Bonnet belongs to the order Agaricales.
- Lilac Bonnet belongs to the family Mycenaceae.
- Lilac Bonnet belongs to the genus Mycena.