Sweet woodwax
Hygrophorus hedrychii
A species of Woodwaxes.
The sweet woodwax is an easily recognizable species that thrives in forested environments, typically growing under trees with which it forms symbiotic relationships. These mushrooms are characterized by a distinct waxy cap, often ranging in hue from soft pastels to vivid tones, and possess widely spaced gills underneath. The sweet woodwax is known for its predictable seasonal emergence and plays a crucial role within the forest's ecological framework.
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Attributes of Sweet woodwax
Cap Diameter
3 - 6 cm
Height
3 - 9 cm
Cap
Cap 3 - 6 cm across; convex to flat; white, ivory, buff; margin involute
Cap Shape
Convex, Flat, Central Bump
Cap Surfaces
Smooth, Slimy or slightly sticky
Gills
Decurrent; distant; white to yellowish
Gill Attachment
Decurrent
Stem
Stem 3 - 7 cm long, 5 - 10 mm thick; tapering slightly towards base; white
Stem Shapes
Tapering
Stem Surfaces
Smooth
Flesh
Pinkish-cream
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Strong and reminiscent of goat moth larvae.
Body Color
YellowWhitePinkCream
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 Sweet woodwax by these plants
Pines, Oaks
Occurence Habitats
Deciduous Woodland, Mixed Woodland
Species Status
Rare
Endangered Species
No
Scientific Classification of Sweet woodwax
Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Gilled fungi
Family
Waxgills
Genus
Woodwaxes
Toxicity and Edibility of Sweet woodwax
Is Sweet woodwax Toxic?
Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.
