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Olive Wax Cap

Hygrophorus olivaceoalbus

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Fungi (균계)
Phylum
Basidiomycota (담자균류)
Class
Agaricomycetes (주름버섯강)
Order
Agaricales (주름버섯목)
Family
Hygrophoraceae
Genus
Hygrophorus
Species
Hygrophorus olivaceoalbus (Olive Wax Cap)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Higróforo oliváceo-blanco
German Natternstieliger Schneckling

Similar Species in Hygrophorus

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Arched Woodwax
Hygrophorus camarophyllus
Critically Endangered
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Blistered Woodwax
Hygrophorus pustulatus
Least Concern
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Hygrophorus persoonii
Near Threatened
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Forest Woodwax
Hygrophorus arbustivus
Extinct
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Gold Flecked Woodwax
Hygrophorus chrysodon
Endangered
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Herald of Winter
Hygrophorus hypothejus
Least Concern
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Larch Woodwax
Hygrophorus lucorum
Critically Endangered
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Almond Woodwax
Hygrophorus agathosmus
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Olive Wax Cap?
The scientific name of Olive Wax Cap is Hygrophorus olivaceoalbus. It belongs to the genus Hygrophorus.
What is the conservation status of Olive Wax Cap?
Olive Wax Cap (Hygrophorus olivaceoalbus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Olive Wax Cap live?
Olive Wax Cap is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, United States.
What family does Olive Wax Cap belong to?
Olive Wax Cap (Hygrophorus olivaceoalbus) belongs to the genus Hygrophorus, which is part of the taxonomic family Hygrophoraceae.
Is Olive Wax Cap endangered?
No, Olive Wax Cap (Hygrophorus olivaceoalbus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Olive Wax Cap belong to?
Olive Wax Cap (Hygrophorus olivaceoalbus) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (균계).
What are the closest relatives of Olive Wax Cap?
The closest relatives of Olive Wax Cap in the genus Hygrophorus include Almond Woodwax, Arched Woodwax, Blistered Woodwax, , Forest Woodwax.

Native Range — 5 Countries

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Genus Hygrophorus — 20 Species

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Almond Woodwax
Hygrophorus agathosmus
LC 🐾
Arched Woodwax
Hygrophorus camarophyllus
CR 🐾
Blistered Woodwax
Hygrophorus pustulatus
LC 🐾
Hygrophorus persoonii
NT 🐾
Forest Woodwax
Hygrophorus arbustivus
EX 🐾
Gold Flecked Woodwax
Hygrophorus chrysodon
EN 🐾
Herald of Winter
Hygrophorus hypothejus
LC 🐾
Larch Woodwax
Hygrophorus lucorum
CR 🐾
Matt Woodwax
Hygrophorus penarius
LC 🐾
Oak Woodwax
Hygrophorus nemoreus
NT
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Olive Wax Cap
Hygrophorus olivaceoalbus
LC
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Splendid Woodwax
Hygrophorus speciosus
NE 🐾
Hygrophorus cossus
CR 🐾
Hygrophorus discoideus
CR 🐾
Hygrophorus subviscifer
VU 🐾
Hygrophorus glutinifer
LC 🐾
Hygrophorus poetarum
CR 🐾
Hygrophorus exiguus
LC 🐾
Twotone Woodwax
Hygrophorus unicolor
LC 🐾
Veiled Purple Waxcap
Hygrophorus purpurascens
VU
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