Hygrocybe caespitosa
Hygrocybe caespitosa
A species of Waxcaps.
Hygrocybe caespitosa is a striking mushroom, usually modest in size, distinguished by its brilliantly hued, often somewhat see-through, waxy cap that spans shades from yellow to intense orange or red. This species thrives in damp grasslands and meadows. A notable characteristic is its tendency to grow in groups, making it frequently observed in clusters.
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Attributes of Hygrocybe caespitosa
Cap Diameter
1 - 4 cm
Height
3 - 6 cm
Cap
Cap 1 - 4 cm across; convex, expanding to broadly convex; yellowish to orangish or yellow-brown; dry; the margin inrolled
Cap Shape
Convex, Depressed
Cap Surfaces
Fibrillose-scaly
Gills
Decurrent; distant; whitish, becoming yellowish to yellow from the margin inward
Gill Attachment
Attached
Stem
Stem 3 - 5 cm long, 3 - 7 mm thick; equal, hollow; dull yellow to orangish yellow; dry, bald, smooth
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Surfaces
Smooth
Flesh
Whitish to yellowish; not changing on exposure
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Slightly earthy, not particularly notable.
Body Color
BrownYellowOrange
Growth Form
Solitary, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On soil
You can find Hygrocybe caespitosa by these plants
Coast redwood
Occurence Habitats
Deciduous Woodland, Coniferous Woodland
Scientific Classification of Hygrocybe caespitosa
Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Gilled fungi
Family
Waxgills
Genus
Waxcaps
Toxicity and Edibility of Hygrocybe caespitosa
Is Hygrocybe caespitosa Toxic?
Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.
