Gold-flecked woodwax
A species of Woodwaxes, Also known as Flaky waxy-cap Scientific name : Hygrophorus chrysodon Genus : Woodwaxes
Gold-flecked woodwax, A species of Woodwaxes
Also known as:
Flaky waxy-cap
Scientific name: Hygrophorus chrysodon
Genus: Woodwaxes
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Description
This rare mushroom’s claim to fame comes from the remarkable yellow scales scattered over an otherwise ivory fruitbody. However, not every specimen of the gold-flecked woodwax (Hygrophorus chrysodon) species boasts these brightly-colored speckles. Examples of this species can usually be found under conifers.
Colors
Yellow
Gold
White
Orange
Habitat
The gold-flecked woodwax is a woodland mushroom, often found in forest clearings or near woodland paths. This mushroom forms a symbiotic association with two- and three-needle pine trees, so it's commonly found in the vicinity of their roots.
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People often ask
General Info
Habitat
The gold-flecked woodwax is a woodland mushroom, often found in forest clearings or near woodland paths. This mushroom forms a symbiotic association with two- and three-needle pine trees, so it's commonly found in the vicinity of their roots.
Growth Form
Mycorrhizal; solitary, scattered, gregarious
Sporocarp Height
5-8 cm
Cap Diameter
1.5-6 cm
Endangered Species
No
Habit
Mycorrhizal
Smell
Odor somewhat unpleasant
Spore Print
White
Species Status
Widely distributed in North America
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Club fungi Class
Mushroom-forming fungi Order
Gilled fungi Family
Waxgills Genus
Woodwaxes Species
Gold-flecked woodwax