Pink Bonnet

Mycena rosella

Mycena rosella, commonly known as the pink bonnet, is a species of mushroom in the family Mycenaceae. First called Agaricus roseus by Swedish mycologist Elias Magnus Fries in 1794, it was assigned its current name in 1871 by German scientist Paul Kummer.

Pink

Pink is a pale tint of red or rose, the color of the pink flower. It was first used as a color name in the late 17th century. A combination of pink and white is associated with innocence, whereas a combination of pink and black links to eroticism and seduction.

pink

Noun

1. A color reminiscent of pinks, the flowers.
2. Magenta, the colour evoked by red and blue light when combined.

Adjective

1. Having a colour between red and white; pale red.
2. Of a fox-hunter's jacket: scarlet.

bonnet

Noun

1. A type of hat, once widely worn by women or children, held in place by ribbons tied under the chin; now uncommonly worn except in certain religious sects.
2. A traditional Scottish woollen brimless cap; a bunnet.

Verb

1. To put a bonnet on.
2. To take off the bonnet or cap as a mark of respect; to uncover.