Oily waxcap
Hygrocybe quieta
A species of Waxcaps.
The buttery waxcap is a small to medium-sized fungus characterized by its notably slick or greasy cap, commonly discovered in grassy areas. It is recognized for its vibrant hues, which span from yellow to orange. The lamellae beneath the cap are frequently well-spaced and adnate to the stipe. This species thrives in damp conditions and belongs to a group distinguished by their waxy caps and gills.
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Attributes of Oily waxcap
Cap Diameter
4 - 6 cm
Height
2 - 7 cm
Cap
Cap up to 8 cm across; convex to flat; bright yellow to orange-yellow, dull; surface smooth
Cap Shape
Convex, Flat, Depressed
Cap Surfaces
Smooth
Gills
Broadly attached; rather widely spaced; yellow-orange to orange
Gill Attachment
Notched
Stem
Stem cylindrical, often compressed and grooved; cap-coloured; smooth
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Surfaces
Smooth
Flesh
Yellowish
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Slight soapy, oily, reminiscent of shield bugs.
Body Color
YellowOrange
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Scattered, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic, Symbiotic
Substrate
On soil, Mosses
Occurence Habitats
Meadows
Species Status
Widespread throughout Europe
Endangered Species
Yes
Scientific Classification of Oily waxcap
Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Gilled fungi
Family
Waxgills
Genus
Waxcaps
Toxicity and Edibility of Oily waxcap
Is Oily waxcap Toxic?
Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.
