Sweet woodwax is a distinctive species with a preference for growing in woodland settings, usually found beneath trees that it forms partnerships with. These mushrooms display a notable waxy cap, which often presents in pale to vibrant colors, and they have gills beneath that are spaced apart. Sweet woodwax has a notable seasonal appearance and is an integral part of the forest ecosystem.
Cap Diameter:
3 - 6 cm
Odor:
Strong and reminiscent of goat moth larvae.
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Attributes
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Sweet woodwax
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Attributes of Sweet woodwax
Cap Diameter
3 - 6 cm
Height
3 - 9 cm
Cap
Cap 3 - 6 cm across; convex to flat; white, ivory, buff; margin involute
Cap Shape
Convex, Flat, Central Bump
Cap Surfaces
Smooth, Slimy or slightly sticky
Gills
Decurrent; distant; white to yellowish
Gill Attachment
Decurrent
Stem
Stem 3 - 7 cm long, 5 - 10 mm thick; tapering slightly towards base; white
Stem Shapes
Tapering
Stem Surfaces
Smooth
Stem Cross Sections
Hollow or cottony hollow
Flesh
Pinkish-cream
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Strong and reminiscent of goat moth larvae.
Body Color
Yellow
White
Pink
Cream
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Scattered, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On soil
You can find Sweet woodwax by these plants:
Pines, Oaks
Occurence Habitats
Deciduous Woodland, Mixed Woodland
Species Status
Rare
Endangered Species
No
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Habitat of Sweet woodwax
Sweet woodwax is typically found in deciduous and mixed woodlands, favoring the areas beneath birch and beech trees.
