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Waxcaps

Scientific name: Cuphophyllus

Waxcaps

Scientific name: Cuphophyllus

Photo By Jennifer Rycenga , used under CC-BY-4.0 /Cropped and compressed from original

Description

Waxcaps is a fascinating group of fungi known for its brightly colored, waxy caps and gills. These mushrooms are typically found in grasslands, meadows, and forest clearings, often growing in undisturbed, nutrient-poor soils. A notable feature of waxcaps species is their waxy, often vividly colored caps, which can range from white and yellow to pink and red. The gills are usually thick and widely spaced, adding to their distinctive appearance.

Species of Waxcaps

Cuphophyllus borealis

Yellow-foot waxcap

Earthy waxcap

Cuphophyllus canescens

Cuphophyllus acutoides

Photo By Jennifer Rycenga , used under CC-BY-4.0 /Cropped and compressed from original

Scientific Classification

Phylum

Club fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Order

Gilled fungi

Family

Waxgills

Genus

Waxcaps

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