Cedarwood waxcap is a visually striking fungi characterized by its brightly colored cap, which typically bears hues akin to cedar wood. It thrives in well-lit grassy environments, often found amongst mosses. This species is notable for its gilled structure beneath the cap and a slender, smooth stem. Cedarwood waxcap is part of an ecologically significant family that contributes to ecosystem balance.
Cap Diameter:
1 - 3 cm
Odor:
Reminiscent of sandalwood or cured leather.
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Attributes
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Cedarwood waxcap
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Attributes of Cedarwood waxcap
Cap Diameter
1 - 3 cm
Height
2 - 6 cm
Cap
hemispherical,becoming convex to flat and depressed at the center.The surface is smooth,striate when damp,ivory-white often with pale ocher tints toward the center
Cap Shape
Convex, Flat, Depressed
Cap Surfaces
Slimy or slightly sticky, Visible lines or stripes
Gills
The gills are weakly decurrent and cap-colored.
Gill Attachment
Decurrent
Stem
The stem is smooth,cap-colored,tapering toward the base
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Surfaces
Smooth to slightly fibrous
Stem Cross Sections
Hollow or cottony hollow
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Reminiscent of sandalwood or cured leather.
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 Cedarwood waxcap by these plants:
Coast redwood
Occurence Habitats
Deciduous Woodland, Coniferous Woodland, Meadows
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Habitat of Cedarwood waxcap
Cedarwood waxcap typically thrives in well-managed grasslands, such as those found in woodland clearings and meadows that avoid fertilizer and herbicide use, often near mosses.
