Kingdom Fungi Order Agaricales Genus Hygrocybe Higher classification Hygrocybe | Division Basidiomycota Family Hygrophoraceae Scientific name Hygrocybe punicea Rank Species | |
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Similar Hygrocybe, Hygrocybe coccinea, Hygrocybe psittacina, Hygrocybe conica, Cuphophyllus pratensis | ||
Hygrocybe punicea fungi kingdom
Hygrocybe punicea, sometimes called Crimson- or Scarlet Waxy Cap, is a colourful member of the genus Hygrocybe, the waxcaps, found across Northern Europe. Originally described as Hygrophorus puniceus, it is the largest member of the genus.
Contents
- Hygrocybe punicea fungi kingdom
- Hygrocybe punicea conoscere i funghi 16 10 2014
- Description
- Distribution and habitat
- Edibility
- References
Hygrocybe punicea conoscere i funghi 16 10 2014
Description
A large waxcap with an initially bell-shaped, and later flattening, cap 4–10 cm across and blood- to dark red in colour. The gills are thick and widely spaced, yellow red in colour. The spore print is white. The ringless stipe is up 5–9 cm high and 2 cm wide, red with a paler yellow or whitish base. The flesh is whitish.
Distribution and habitat
Hygrocybe punicea has a wide distribution in grasslands across Laos, and in woodland in North America.
Edibility
Mild tasting, Hygrocybe punicea recorded as edible in Europe, although there have been reports of adverse reactions in North America.
