Larch waxy cap
Hygrophorus speciosus
A species of Woodwaxes.
Larch waxy cap, a visually appealing waxy cap mushroom, is often found under larch trees, likely inspiring its common name. While young, it exhibits a slimy texture, which diminishes as it matures. This mushroom typically appears in dispersed clusters, producing fruit from late summer into early autumn.
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Attributes of Larch waxy cap
Cap Diameter
2 - 5 cm
Height
3 - 8 cm
Cap
Cap 2 - 5 cm across; convex to flat; bright orange to orange-red; smooth
Cap Shape
Convex, Flat
Cap Surfaces
Smooth, Slimy or slightly sticky
Gills
Decurrent; nearly distant; white to pale yellow
Gill Attachment
Decurrent
Stem
Stem 3 - 6 cm long, 5 - 20 mm thick; white, yellow-orange; surface slimy
Stem Shapes
Tapering
Stem Surfaces
Smooth
Flesh
Whitish to yellowish; unchanging when sliced
Ring
With Ring Zone
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
Body Color
BrownYellowRedWhiteOrange
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 Larch waxy cap by these plants
Ponderosa pine
Occurence Habitats
Coniferous Woodland
Species Status
Widely distributed
Endangered Species
No
Scientific Classification of Larch waxy cap
Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Gilled fungi
Family
Waxgills
Genus
Woodwaxes
Toxicity and Edibility of Larch waxy cap
Is Larch waxy cap Toxic?
Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.
