Yellowing woodwax
Hygrophorus discoxanthus
A species of Woodwaxes.
The noteworthy mushroom known as Yellowing woodwax, a member of a family recognized for its waxy-gilled species, exhibits a unique characteristic: its color changes to a yellowish tint when handled. This mushroom is typically found in woodland habitats, where it engages in mutually beneficial relationships with trees, facilitating the exchange of nutrients.
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Attributes of Yellowing woodwax
Cap Diameter
1 - 4 cm
Height
4 - 15 cm
Cap
Cap 2 - 6 cm across; conical to convex to umbonate; white to ochre-yellow to reddish
Cap Shape
Convex
Cap Surfaces
Smooth, Slimy or slightly sticky
Gills
Broadly adante to decurrent; distant; cream-white to ochraceous brown
Gill Attachment
Attached
Stem
Stem 3 - 8 cm long, 7 - 25 mm thick; cylindrical; white to yellowing-red; with vertical fibrils
Stem Shapes
Tapering
Stem Surfaces
Scaly
Flesh
Fibrous; whitish, ochre
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Mild, nondescript mushroom scent.
Body Color
BrownYellowRedWhite
Flesh Bruises
Discolor to yellowish
Growth Form
Scattered, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On soil
You can find Yellowing woodwax by these plants
American beech, European beech, Oaks
Occurence Habitats
Deciduous Woodland
Species Status
Occasional
Endangered Species
No
Scientific Classification of Yellowing woodwax
Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Gilled fungi
Family
Waxgills
Genus
Woodwaxes
Toxicity and Edibility of Yellowing woodwax
Is Yellowing woodwax Toxic?
Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.
