Hygrophorus cossus
Hygrophorus cossus
A species of Woodwaxes.
Hygrophorus cossus stands out as a distinctive fungal species, recognized by its peculiar scent that brings to mind the odor of a goat moth caterpillar, which is where its name originates. It features a viscid cap that varies in color from white to greyish tones. Its gills are well-spaced and securely fastened to a robust stalk. One typically encounters Hygrophorus cossus in forested areas, where it engages in mutually beneficial symbiotic relationships with trees.
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Attributes of Hygrophorus cossus
Cap Diameter
3 - 10 cm
Height
3 - 11 cm
Cap
3 - 7 cm broad; obtuse, expanding to nearly plane; whitish or evenly pale pinkish buff; glutinous, glabrous; with incurved margin
Cap Shape
Convex, Flat
Cap Surfaces
Slimy or slightly sticky
Gills
Broadly adnate to decurrent; close to subdistant, narrow to broad; white and clean at first, soon fushed salmon-buff
Gill Attachment
Decurrent
Stem
4 - 9 cm long, 3 - 12 mm thick; equal or tapered at the base; white, flavescent
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Flesh
Fairly soft; white; no color change on bruising
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
Yellow
Odor
Vinegary, unpleasant, reminiscent of rancid fruit.
Body Color
BrownWhite
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Scattered, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On soil
You can find Hygrophorus cossus by these plants
Oaks
Species Status
Quite rare
Endangered Species
No
Scientific Classification of Hygrophorus cossus
Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Gilled fungi
Family
Waxgills
Genus
Woodwaxes
Toxicity and Edibility of Hygrophorus cossus
Is Hygrophorus cossus Toxic?
Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.
