Oak woodwax
Hygrophorus nemoreus
A species of Woodwaxes.
The Oak woodwax mushroom is predominantly found beneath oak trees, thriving in the fallen leaves of broad-leaved forests. It can be identified by its cap, which ranges from convex to flat and often feels oily or slick when moist. Beneath the cap, the gills are distinctly spaced and may extend down the robust, smooth stem. These mushrooms are most conspicuous during the autumn months, when they are frequently observed.
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Attributes of Oak woodwax
Cap Diameter
4 - 10 cm
Height
5 - 10 cm
Cap
Cap 4 - 7 cm across; convex to flat; orange brownish to orange pink; surface fibrillose, sticky
Cap Shape
Convex, Flat, Depressed, Central Bump
Cap Surfaces
Fibrillose-scaly
Gills
Decurrent; distant; white to yellowish
Gill Attachment
Decurrent
Stem
Stem 5 - 9 cm long, 8 - 15 mm thick; cylindrical, tapering sharpy towards base; whitish; with fibrils
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Surfaces
Smooth to slightly fibrous
Flesh
Fibrous; white to pale orange, unchanging
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Faintly floury or mealy scent.
Body Color
BrownOrangePink
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 Oak woodwax by these plants
Spruces, Pines, Oaks
Occurence Habitats
Deciduous Woodland
Species Status
Infrequent
Endangered Species
No
Scientific Classification of Oak woodwax
Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Gilled fungi
Family
Waxgills
Genus
Woodwaxes
Toxicity and Edibility of Oak woodwax
Is Oak woodwax Toxic?
Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.
