Lime-green waxy cap brightly colors the forest floor with its striking, lime-green cap that's smooth and often sticky when wet. This petite mushroom stands on a slender, pale stem and prefers the company of moss. Typically found in grasslands and woodlands, lime-green waxy cap can be a delight for those seeking the vibrant variety that nature offers in damp, well-drained habitats.
Cap Diameter:
2 - 5 cm
Odor:
Mild earthy scent, not prominent.
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General Info About Lime-green waxy cap
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Attributes of Lime-green waxy cap
Cap Diameter
2 - 5 cm
Height
3 - 7 cm
Cap
Cap 2 - 4.5 cm in diameter; conical to flat; yellow with some orange, lime green; smooth; the margin often curves up in age
Cap Shape
Central Bump
Cap Surfaces
Fibrillose-scaly
Gills
Adnexed; whitish with lime green tones near the cap
Gill Attachment
Attached
Stem
3 - 6 cm long, 3 - 8 mm thick; hollow; lime green, base whitish; moist or dry
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Cross Sections
Hollow or cottony hollow
Flesh
Very fragile; lime green
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Mild earthy scent, not prominent.
Body Color
Green
Yellow
Orange
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Solitary, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
On soil
You can find Lime-green waxy cap by these plants:
Coast redwood
Occurence Habitats
Coniferous Woodland
Species Status
Uncommon
Endangered Species
No
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Habitat of Lime-green waxy cap
Lime-green waxy cap typically flourish in moist environments around coastal redwood areas, thriving in small clusters or alone.
