Oily waxcap is a small to medium-sized mushroom with a distinctive greasy or oily cap, typically found in grassy habitats. It's known for its bright colors, which can range from yellow to orange. The gills underneath the cap are often spaced and attached to the stem. Oily waxcap appreciates moist environments and is part of a family known for their waxy caps and gills.
Cap Diameter:
4 - 6 cm
Odor:
Slight soapy, oily, reminiscent of shield bugs.
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Attributes
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Oily waxcap
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Attributes of Oily waxcap
Cap Diameter
4 - 6 cm
Height
2 - 7 cm
Cap
Cap up to 8 cm across; convex to flat; bright yellow to orange-yellow, dull; surface smooth
Cap Shape
Convex, Flat, Depressed
Cap Surfaces
Smooth
Gills
Broadly attached; rather widely spaced; yellow-orange to orange
Gill Attachment
Notched
Stem
Stem cylindrical, often compressed and grooved; cap-coloured; smooth
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Surfaces
Smooth
Stem Cross Sections
Hollow or cottony hollow
Flesh
Yellowish
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Slight soapy, oily, reminiscent of shield bugs.
Body Color
Yellow
Orange
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Scattered, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic, Symbiotic
Substrate
On soil, Mosses
You can find Oily waxcap by these plants:
Occurence Habitats
Meadows
Species Status
Widespread throughout Europe
Endangered Species
Yes
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Habitat of Oily waxcap
Oily waxcap favors areas with short, well-maintained grass like acid grasslands, lawns, and parks, particularly where the soil has not been enriched with artificial fertilisers.