Scarlet hood
Hygrocybe coccinea
A species of Waxcaps. Also known as Scarlet waxy cap.
The crimson waxcap (Hygrocybe coccinea) derives its name from its vibrant scarlet hue, which allows it to stand out readily in the grassy and forested areas where it thrives. Found throughout the Northern Hemisphere, this species is typically small and not frequently encountered, making it a favored subject for photographers.
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Attributes of Scarlet hood
Cap Diameter
2 - 6 cm
Height
3 - 6 cm
Cap
Cap 2 - 6 cm; convex, bell-shaped; red; sticky when fresh, bald
Cap Shape
Convex, Bell-shaped, Flat, Depressed, Central Bump
Cap Surfaces
Smooth, Slimy or slightly sticky
Gills
Broadly adnate; distant; orange or dull red
Gill Attachment
Notched
Stem
Stem 2 - 6 cm long, up to 1 cm thick; equal, with a slightly tapered base; colored like the cap
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Surfaces
Smooth
Flesh
Thin; reddish
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
Body Color
YellowRedOrange
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Scattered, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
On soil, Mosses
You can find Scarlet hood by these plants
Oaks
Occurence Habitats
Mixed Woodland, Meadows
Species Status
Widely distributed
Endangered Species
No
Scientific Classification of Scarlet hood
Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Gilled fungi
Family
Waxgills
Genus
Waxcaps
Toxicity and Edibility of Scarlet hood
Is Scarlet hood Toxic?
Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.
