Bory's Anacamptis vs Fibrous Waxcap

Anacamptis boryi compared with Hygrocybe intermedia

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Bory's Anacamptis Fibrous Waxcap
Kingdom Plantae (Plants) Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class Liliopsida (Monocots) Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order Asparagales (Asparagales) Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family Orchidaceae Hygrophoraceae
Genus Anacamptis Hygrocybe
Species Anacamptis boryi Hygrocybe intermedia

Conservation Status

Bory's Anacamptis

VU — Vulnerable

Fibrous Waxcap

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Bory's Anacamptis Fibrous Waxcap
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Bory's Anacamptis

Habitat

Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Fibrous Waxcap

Habitat

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Bory's Anacamptis

The Bory's Anacamptis (Anacamptis boryi) is a species in the genus Anacamptis. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Fibrous Waxcap

No description available.

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