Gray almond waxy cap
Hygrophorus agathosmus
A species of Woodwaxes.
The distinctive gray, waxy cap of this almond-scented fungus is notable for its bitter almond aroma. Rich in five distinct antioxidants, it has demonstrated the ability to impede the proliferation of yeast and various pathogenic bacteria. This species thrives across Europe, Africa, and India, typically found in association with spruce and pine forests.
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Attributes of Gray almond waxy cap
Cap Diameter
2 - 7 cm
Height
5 - 9 cm
Cap
Cap 2 - 4.5 cm across; convex to flat; brownish gray to gray
Cap Shape
Convex, Flat, Depressed
Cap Surfaces
Smooth, Slimy or slightly sticky
Gills
Broadly attached, decurrent; distant; white
Gill Attachment
Attached
Stem
Stem 4 - 8 cm long, 5 - 15 mm thick; equal, tapering to base; white; with finely silky
Stem Shapes
Tapering
Stem Surfaces
Smooth
Flesh
White; unchanging when sliced
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Fragrant, often with an almond-like sharpness.
Body Color
BrownGrayWhite
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Scattered, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On soil, Leaf or Needle Litter
You can find Gray almond waxy cap by these plants
Spruces, Oaks, Pines, Norway spruce
Occurence Habitats
Coniferous Woodland
Species Status
Widely distributed
Endangered Species
No
Scientific Classification of Gray almond waxy cap
Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Gilled fungi
Family
Waxgills
Genus
Woodwaxes
Toxicity and Edibility of Gray almond waxy cap
Is Gray almond waxy cap Toxic?
Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.
