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Golden Waxy Cap

Hygrocybe flavescens

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Norway and United States.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Fungi (Pilze)
Phylum
Basidiomycota (Ständerpilze)
Class
Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order
Agaricales (Champignonartige)
Family
Hygrophoraceae
Genus
Hygrocybe
Species
Hygrocybe flavescens (Golden Waxy Cap)

Similar Species in Hygrocybe

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Bitterer Honig-Saftling
Hygrocybe reidii
Near Threatened
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Bitterer Saftling
Hygrocybe mucronella
Near Threatened
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Bräunlichschwarzer Saftling
Hygrocybe spadicea
Endangered
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Feinschuppiger Moor-Saftling
Hygrocybe coccineocrenata
Near Threatened
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Gebrechlicher Saftling
Hygrocybe ceracea
Least Concern
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Gelbblättriger Filz-Saftling
Hygrocybe helobia
Least Concern
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Gelbfleischiger Pracht-Saftling
Hygrocybe splendidissima
Vulnerable
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Gelbrandiger Saftling
Hygrocybe insipida
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Golden Waxy Cap?
The scientific name of Golden Waxy Cap is Hygrocybe flavescens. It belongs to the genus Hygrocybe.
Where does Golden Waxy Cap live?
Golden Waxy Cap is found in Distributed across Norway and United States.. Countries include Norway, United States.
What family does Golden Waxy Cap belong to?
Golden Waxy Cap (Hygrocybe flavescens) belongs to the genus Hygrocybe, which is part of the taxonomic family Hygrophoraceae.
What kingdom does Golden Waxy Cap belong to?
Golden Waxy Cap (Hygrocybe flavescens) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (Pilze).
What are the closest relatives of Golden Waxy Cap?
The closest relatives of Golden Waxy Cap in the genus Hygrocybe include Bitterer Honig-Saftling, Bitterer Saftling, Bräunlichschwarzer Saftling, Feinschuppiger Moor-Saftling, Gebrechlicher Saftling.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Hygrocybe — 20 Species

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Bitterer Honig-Saftling
Hygrocybe reidii
NT 🐾
Bitterer Saftling
Hygrocybe mucronella
NT 🐾
Bräunlichschwarzer Saftling
Hygrocybe spadicea
EN 🐾
Feinschuppiger Moor-Saftling
Hygrocybe coccineocrenata
NT 🐾
Gebrechlicher Saftling
Hygrocybe ceracea
LC 🐾
Gelbblättriger Filz-Saftling
Hygrocybe helobia
LC 🐾
Gelbfleischiger Pracht-Saftling
Hygrocybe splendidissima
VU 🐾
Gelbrandiger Saftling
Hygrocybe insipida
LC 🐾
Glänzender Orange-Saftling
Hygrocybe aurantiosplendens
NT 🐾
Größter Saftling
Hygrocybe punicea
VU 🐾
Kegeliger Saftling
Hygrocybe conica
LC 🐾
Kirschroter Saftling
Hygrocybe coccinea
LC 🐾
Kleinhütiger Saftling
Hygrocybe citrinovirens
EN 🐾
Korallenroter Saftling
Hygrocybe constrictospora
DD 🐾
Mennigroter Saftling
Hygrocybe miniata
LC 🐾
Ringflockiger Saftling
Hygrocybe turunda
VU 🐾
Rotblättriger Dünen-Saftling
Hygrocybe conicoides
DD 🐾
Rötender Nitratsaftling
Hygrocybe ingrata
VU 🐾
Rotpapillierter Saftling
Hygrocybe subpapillata
VU 🐾
Schleimfuß-Saftling
Hygrocybe glutinipes
LC
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