Pinkmottle woodwax
Hygrophorus russula
A species of Woodwaxes. Also known as Russula-like waxy cap.
While the epithet alludes to this fungus's likeness to a russula, the pinkmottle woodwax (Hygrophorus russula) is in fact a waxy cap. Its typically viscous pileus, common to that genus, dries rapidly in this particular species. These mushrooms exhibit notable resilience to insect predations.
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Attributes of Pinkmottle woodwax
Cap Diameter
4 - 13 cm
Height
4 - 9 cm
Cap
Cap 4 - 13 cm across; convex to flat; white to pale pink, dark wine-red; surface smooth to slightly scaly
Cap Shape
Convex, Flat, Depressed
Cap Surfaces
Slimy or slightly sticky, Fibrillose-scaly
Gills
Broadly adnate, decurrent; close; white, mottled pink to wine-red
Gill Attachment
Attached
Stem
Stem 3 - 7 cm long, 1 - 2 cm thick; white to pale pink, dark wine-red; surface smooth
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Surfaces
Smooth
Flesh
Thick; firm; white, flushed with pink
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Faintly noticeable, typical mushroom scent.
Body Color
RedWhitePink
Flesh Bruises
Discolor to pink or red
Growth Form
Scattered, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On soil
You can find Pinkmottle woodwax by these plants
Tanoak
Occurence Habitats
Deciduous Woodland
Species Status
Widely distributed
Endangered Species
No
Scientific Classification of Pinkmottle woodwax
Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Gilled fungi
Family
Waxgills
Genus
Woodwaxes
Toxicity and Edibility of Pinkmottle woodwax
Is Pinkmottle woodwax Toxic?
Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.
