The flaky pink waxcap is considered beautiful for its rosy pink hue when young. It is common in urban areas of Europe and parts of North America. They are increasingly rare and are present on the Red List as vulnerable.
Cap Diameter:
2 - 6 cm
Odor:
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
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Attributes
Toxicity and Edibility
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Pink waxcap
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Attributes of Pink waxcap
Cap Diameter
2 - 6 cm
Height
1 - 13 cm
Cap
Cap up to 8 cm across; narrowly conical; rose-pink to lilac-pink; smooth to fibrillose, slightly shiny or greasy; margins turning upwards
Cap Shape
Bell-shaped, Convex
Cap Surfaces
Fibrillose-scaly, Slimy or slightly sticky
Gills
Widely spaced; cap-coloured or whiter
Gill Attachment
Attached
Stem
Fragile; white to pale cap-coloured; smooth
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Surfaces
Smooth
Stem Cross Sections
Hollow or cottony hollow
Flesh
White, but tinged pink just below the cuticle
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
Body Color
Red
White
Purple
Pink
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Scattered, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic, Symbiotic
Substrate
On soil, Mosses
Occurence Habitats
Meadows
Species Status
Vulnerable
Endangered Species
No
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Habitat of Pink waxcap
Pink waxcap favors closely cropped or mown grasslands that are free from artificial fertilizers, often coexisting with mosses in such environments.
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Is Pink waxcap Toxic?
Pink waxcap is commonly found in grasslands and is typically observed during the latter part of the mushroom season. This species contains a gastrointestinal toxin, often causing minor digestive issues. Despite having a distinct pink and conic cap, pink waxcap might be confused with nontoxic varieties. However, ingestion is not recommended due to the potential health implications.
Type of poisoning
Gastrointestinal
Toxic Severity
Low toxicity
Incubation Period
0.5-4 hours
Poisoning Symptoms
Experience of minor digestive upset in the stomach and intestines.
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Tips for Finding Pink waxcap
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What are Some Tips for Finding Pink waxcap
Search in well-maintained grassy areas like parks or old lawns that avoid chemical treatments.
Look for areas with high moss presence, as pink waxcap is commonly found amidst mosses.
Inspect the ground closely in open grasslands, giving attention to small undisturbed patches.
Frequent grounds that have a history of minimal human intervention, as these are prime habitats for pink waxcap.
Visit different grasslands repeatedly, as regular observation can increase chances of locating pink waxcap.
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