Glutinous waxcap is a small, colorful fungus commonly found in grasslands and meadows, particularly on moist soils. It has a distinctive sticky, slimy cap, and bright hues that can range from yellow to scarlet. Glutinous waxcap often appears in the cooler months of fall, and despite its vibrant appearance, it is not commonly collected.
Cap Diameter:
5 - 30 mm
Odor:
Mild, not uniquely characteristic.
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Attributes
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Glutinous waxcap
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Attributes of Glutinous waxcap
Cap Diameter
5 - 30 mm
Height
1.5 - 4 cm
Cap
Cap 5 - 30 mm across; convex, bell shaped; bright orange to bright reddish orange, fading to paler orange; slimy, bald
Cap Shape
Convex, Bell-shaped, Flat, Depressed
Cap Surfaces
Slimy or slightly sticky, Visible lines or stripes
Gills
Attached; close or nearly distant; orange or pale pastel orange
Gill Attachment
Attached
Stem
Stem 2 - 4 cm long, 2 - 6 mm thick; equal; cap-colored, or paler; slimy, bald
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Surfaces
Smooth
Stem Cross Sections
Hollow or cottony hollow
Flesh
Thin; cap-colored, or paler
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Mild, not uniquely characteristic.
Body Color
Red
Orange
Growth Form
Scattered, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic, Symbiotic
Substrate
Mosses, On soil
You can find Glutinous waxcap by these plants:
Hawthorns, Oaks
Occurence Habitats
Meadows, Deciduous Woodland, Mixed Woodland
Species Status
Occasional throughout Britain and Ireland
Endangered Species
No
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Habitat of Glutinous waxcap
Glutinous waxcap prefer mossy ridgetops in woods and well-managed grasslands. They thrive in environments with preserved natural elements and apparent absence of artificial fertilizers.
