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Purple-Gilled Waxy Cap

Hygrocybe purpureofolia

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in United States.

🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum
Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class
Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order
Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family
Hygrophoraceae
Genus
Hygrocybe
Species
Hygrocybe purpureofolia (Purple-Gilled Waxy Cap)

Similar Species in Hygrocybe

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Hygrophore à odeur désagréable
Hygrocybe ingrata
Vulnerable
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Hygrocybe acutoconica
Least Concern
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Hourglass Waxcap
Hygrocybe constrictospora
Data Deficient
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Garlic Waxcap
Hygrocybe helobia
Least Concern
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Golden Waxcap
Hygrocybe chlorophana
Least Concern
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Honey Waxcap
Hygrocybe reidii
Near Threatened
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Hygrocybe turunda
Vulnerable
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Bitter Waxcap
Hygrocybe mucronella
Near Threatened
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Purple-Gilled Waxy Cap?
The scientific name of Purple-Gilled Waxy Cap is Hygrocybe purpureofolia. It belongs to the genus Hygrocybe.
Where does Purple-Gilled Waxy Cap live?
Purple-Gilled Waxy Cap is found in Found in United States.. Countries include United States.
What family does Purple-Gilled Waxy Cap belong to?
Purple-Gilled Waxy Cap (Hygrocybe purpureofolia) belongs to the genus Hygrocybe, which is part of the taxonomic family Hygrophoraceae.
What kingdom does Purple-Gilled Waxy Cap belong to?
Purple-Gilled Waxy Cap (Hygrocybe purpureofolia) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (Fungi).
What are the closest relatives of Purple-Gilled Waxy Cap?
The closest relatives of Purple-Gilled Waxy Cap in the genus Hygrocybe include Hygrophore à odeur désagréable, Bitter Waxcap, , , Garlic Waxcap.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Hygrocybe — 20 Species

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Hygrophore à odeur désagréable
Hygrocybe ingrata
VU 🐾
Bitter Waxcap
Hygrocybe mucronella
NT 🐾
Hygrocybe acutoconica
LC 🐾
Hygrocybe turunda
VU 🐾
Garlic Waxcap
Hygrocybe helobia
LC 🐾
Golden Waxcap
Hygrocybe chlorophana
LC 🐾
Honey Waxcap
Hygrocybe reidii
NT 🐾
Hourglass Waxcap
Hygrocybe constrictospora
DD 🐾
Butter Waxcap
Hygrocybe ceracea
LC 🐾
Limestone Waxcap
Hygrocybe calciphila
VU 🐾
Oily Waxcap
Hygrocybe quieta
NT 🐾
Orange Waxcap
Hygrocybe aurantiosplendens
NT 🐾
Slender Waxcap
Hygrocybe radiata
EN 🐾
Hygrocybe substrangulata
LC 🐾
Hygrocybe subpapillata
VU 🐾
Hygrocybe glutinipes
LC 🐾
Goblet Waxcap
Hygrocybe cantharellus
LC 🐾
Scarlet Hood
Hygrocybe coccinea
LC 🐾
Golden Waxy Cap
Hygrocybe flavescens
NE 🐾
Shadowed Waxcap
Hygrocybe phaeococcinea
NT
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