Hygrophorus cossus is a unique fungus known for its distinctive smell, which is reminiscent of the odor of the goat moth caterpillar, hence its name. It has a sticky cap that comes in different shades of white to greyish. The gills are spaced and attached to a sturdy stem. Hygrophorus cossus is typically found in woodlands, forming beneficial relationships with trees.
Cap Diameter:
3 - 10 cm
Odor:
Vinegary, unpleasant, reminiscent of rancid fruit.
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Attributes
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Hygrophorus cossus
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Attributes of Hygrophorus cossus
Cap Diameter
3 - 10 cm
Height
3 - 11 cm
Cap
3 - 7 cm broad; obtuse, expanding to nearly plane; whitish or evenly pale pinkish buff; glutinous, glabrous; with incurved margin
Cap Shape
Convex, Flat
Cap Surfaces
Slimy or slightly sticky
Gills
Broadly adnate to decurrent; close to subdistant, narrow to broad; white and clean at first, soon fushed salmon-buff
Gill Attachment
Decurrent
Stem
4 - 9 cm long, 3 - 12 mm thick; equal or tapered at the base; white, flavescent
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Cross Sections
Hollow or cottony hollow
Flesh
Fairly soft; white; no color change on bruising
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
Yellow
Odor
Vinegary, unpleasant, reminiscent of rancid fruit.
Body Color
Brown
White
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.