Olive wax cap grows only in association with certain trees, which include giant redwoods. Scientists debate whether it grows symbiotically or parasitically on trees' roots. Its specific epithet, olivaceoalbus, references the mushroom's coloration and is a combination of the Latin words for olive-brown and white.
Cap Diameter:
3 - 12 cm
Odor:
Mild, indistinct mushroom scent.
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Attributes
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Olive wax cap
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Attributes of Olive wax cap
Cap Diameter
3 - 12 cm
Height
4 - 12 cm
Cap
Cap 3 - 12 cm across; convex to broadly convex, flat; dark brown to gray-brown; margin inrolled
Cap Shape
Convex, Flat
Cap Surfaces
Slimy or slightly sticky, Visible lines or stripes, Fibrillose-scaly
Gills
Adnate, decurrent; distant; white
Gill Attachment
Attached
Stem
Stem 3 - 10 cm long, 1 cm thick; white, brown; with fibers
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Surfaces
Fibrillose
Stem Cross Sections
Hollow or cottony hollow
Flesh
White; unchanging
Ring
On the stem; fragile
Ring
With Ring
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Mild, indistinct mushroom scent.
Body Color
Brown
Gray
White
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Olive wax cap are often found in coniferous forest areas, particularly where spruce trees are prevalent. They tend to grow scattered or in small clusters among fallen conifer needles.
