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Golden Waxcap

Hygrocybe chlorophana

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Europe (5 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇺🇸 United States 🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Fungi (菌界)
Phylum
Basidiomycota (担子菌門)
Class
Agaricomycetes (真正担子菌綱)
Order
Agaricales (ハラタケ目)
Family
Hygrophoraceae
Genus
Hygrocybe
Species
Hygrocybe chlorophana (Golden Waxcap)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Higroforo amarillo
German Stumpfer Saftling

Similar Species in Hygrocybe

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Mizugoke-no-hana
Hygrocybe coccineocrenata
Near Threatened
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Hygrocybe acutoconica
Least Concern
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Butter Waxcap
Hygrocybe ceracea
Least Concern
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Garlic Waxcap
Hygrocybe helobia
Least Concern
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Honey Waxcap
Hygrocybe reidii
Near Threatened
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Hourglass Waxcap
Hygrocybe constrictospora
Data Deficient
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Hygrocybe turunda
Vulnerable
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Bitter Waxcap
Hygrocybe mucronella
Near Threatened
View all species in Hygrocybe →

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Compare Species

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Golden Waxcap?
The scientific name of Golden Waxcap is Hygrocybe chlorophana. It belongs to the genus Hygrocybe.
What is the conservation status of Golden Waxcap?
Golden Waxcap (Hygrocybe chlorophana) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Golden Waxcap live?
Golden Waxcap is found in Widely distributed across Europe (5 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil).. Countries include Belgium, Brazil, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, United States.
What family does Golden Waxcap belong to?
Golden Waxcap (Hygrocybe chlorophana) belongs to the genus Hygrocybe, which is part of the taxonomic family Hygrophoraceae.
Is Golden Waxcap endangered?
No, Golden Waxcap (Hygrocybe chlorophana) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Golden Waxcap belong to?
Golden Waxcap (Hygrocybe chlorophana) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (菌界).
What are the closest relatives of Golden Waxcap?
The closest relatives of Golden Waxcap in the genus Hygrocybe include Mizugoke-no-hana, Bitter Waxcap, , , Garlic Waxcap.

Native Range — 7 Countries

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Genus Hygrocybe — 20 Species

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Mizugoke-no-hana
Hygrocybe coccineocrenata
NT 🐾
Bitter Waxcap
Hygrocybe mucronella
NT 🐾
Hygrocybe acutoconica
LC 🐾
Hygrocybe turunda
VU 🐾
Garlic Waxcap
Hygrocybe helobia
LC
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Golden Waxcap
Hygrocybe chlorophana
LC
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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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