Spangle waxcap
Hygrocybe insipida
A species of Waxcaps.
The Spangle waxcap, a distinctively colorful mushroom, flourishes in well-maintained, low-fertilizer grassy habitats. Its bright, glistening cap is particularly striking, and its vibrancy is enhanced in damp weather. Ecologically, this fungus plays a vital role by forming symbiotic relationships within the grasslands it inhab inhabits, which are essential for its continued existence.
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Attributes of Spangle waxcap
Cap Diameter
5 - 20 mm
Height
3 - 4 cm
Cap
Cap 5 - 20 mm across; convex to broadly convex; bright yellowish orange
Cap Shape
Convex
Cap Surfaces
Smooth, Slimy or slightly sticky, Visible lines or stripes
Gills
Decurrent, broadly adnate; distant; dull yellow
Gill Attachment
Attached
Stem
Stem 2.5 - 3 cm long, 1 - 2 mm thick; equal, slightly tapered; reddish orange, whitish
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Surfaces
Smooth
Flesh
Thin; yellowish to orangish
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Mild, non-distinctive fungal aroma.
Body Color
YellowRedOrange
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
On soil
You can find Spangle waxcap by these plants
Western red cedar, Sycamore
Occurence Habitats
Deciduous Woodland, Coniferous Woodland
Species Status
Common
Endangered Species
No
Scientific Classification of Spangle waxcap
Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Gilled fungi
Family
Waxgills
Genus
Waxcaps
Toxicity and Edibility of Spangle waxcap
Is Spangle waxcap Toxic?
Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.
