Glutinous waxcap
Hygrocybe glutinipes
A species of Waxcaps.
The small, vivid **Hygrophorus glutiniformis** is a fungus frequently encountered in grasslands and meadows, particularly where the soil is damp. It is recognized by its uniquely sticky, slimy cap and striking colors, which span from yellow to a deep scarlet. This waxcap typically emerges during the cooler autumn months, and despite its lively appearance, it is not a species that is often gathered.
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Attributes of Glutinous waxcap
Cap Diameter
5 - 30 mm
Height
1.5 - 4 cm
Cap
Cap 5 - 30 mm across; convex, bell shaped; bright orange to bright reddish orange, fading to paler orange; slimy, bald
Cap Shape
Convex, Bell-shaped, Flat, Depressed
Cap Surfaces
Slimy or slightly sticky, Visible lines or stripes
Gills
Attached; close or nearly distant; orange or pale pastel orange
Gill Attachment
Attached
Stem
Stem 2 - 4 cm long, 2 - 6 mm thick; equal; cap-colored, or paler; slimy, bald
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Surfaces
Smooth
Flesh
Thin; cap-colored, or paler
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Mild, not uniquely characteristic.
Body Color
RedOrange
Growth Form
Scattered, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic, Symbiotic
Substrate
Mosses, On soil
You can find Glutinous waxcap by these plants
Hawthorns, Oaks
Occurence Habitats
Meadows, Deciduous Woodland, Mixed Woodland
Species Status
Occasional throughout Britain and Ireland
Endangered Species
No
Scientific Classification of Glutinous waxcap
Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Gilled fungi
Family
Waxgills
Genus
Waxcaps
Toxicity and Edibility of Glutinous waxcap
Is Glutinous waxcap Toxic?
Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.
