Shining waxcap
Gloioxanthomyces nitidus
A species of Gloioxanthomyces.
The vibrant yellow to orange cap of the shining waxcap makes it easily noticeable in its environment. This fungus can be found in conifer and mixed woodlands, though it thrives best in the damp ground of swamps and bogs. As it matures, its striking color gradually diminishes.
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Attributes of Shining waxcap
Cap Diameter
1 - 4 cm
Height
1 - 8 cm
Cap
Cap 1 - 4 cm across; convex; pale yellow or whitish; surface smooth
Gills
Decurrent; subdistant to distant; pale to chrome-yellow
Stem
Stem 3 - 8 cm long, 2 - 5 mm thick; pale yellow to whitish; surface smooth
Flesh
Very thin; soft, fragile; yellowish to whitish
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
Body Color
YellowOrange
Growth Form
Scattered, Gregarious, Solitary
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
On wood
Endangered Species
No
Scientific Classification of Shining waxcap
Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Gilled fungi
Genus
Gloioxanthomyces
Toxicity and Edibility of Shining waxcap
Is Shining waxcap Toxic?
Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.
