Orange-gilled waxcap
Humidicutis marginata
A species of Humidicutis.
Humidicutis marginata, also known as the orange-gilled waxcap, is a vibrant mushroom frequently observed emerging from heavily decomposed areas of forest floors. Its diminutive size and delicate structure render it unsuitable for foraging, though its clustered appearance offers considerable aesthetic appeal. These mushrooms are predominantly encountered throughout the summer season.
In This Article
Attributes of Orange-gilled waxcap
Cap Diameter
1 - 5 cm
Height
2 - 10 cm
Cap
Cap 1 - 5 cm broad; conic, then convex; deep chrome, fading to pale yellowish or nearly white; at first glabrous, at times lubricous; margin at times faintly striatulate
Gills
Deep yellow-orange to orange
Stem
4 - 10 cm long, 3 - 6 mm thick; equal or slightly ventricose; warm buff to pale orangeyellow; curved or fexuous, dry, fragile; glabrous, moist, not viscid, soon dry, hollow
Flesh
Thin; waxy, fragile; concolorous with the surface
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
Body Color
YellowOrange
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Solitary, Scattered, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
On soil
Species Status
Widespread in North America, not common in the Midwest and northeast
Endangered Species
No
Scientific Classification of Orange-gilled waxcap
Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Gilled fungi
Family
Waxgills
Genus
Humidicutis
Toxicity and Edibility of Orange-gilled waxcap
Is Orange-gilled waxcap Toxic?
Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.
