Bog waxcap is a colorful species from a family known for vibrant and often slimy caps. Typically found in damp, grassy areas, bog waxcap thrives in boggy terrains. Its bright red to orange cap and gill structure make it a unique find among green grasses. They usually appear during autumn and are a sign of good environmental health.
Cap Diameter:
1 - 4 cm
Odor:
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive
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Attributes
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Bog waxcap
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Attributes of Bog waxcap
Cap Diameter
1 - 4 cm
Height
4 - 12 cm
Cap Shape
Convex, Depressed
Cap Surfaces
Fibrillose-scaly, Slimy or slightly sticky
Gill Attachment
Decurrent
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Cross Sections
Hollow or cottony hollow
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
