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Blistered Woodwax

Hygrophorus pustulatus

Least Concern

About

The Blistered Woodwax (Hygrophorus pustulatus) is a species in the genus Hygrophorus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

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 (Fungi)

Phylum

Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)

Class

Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)

Order

Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)

Species

Hygrophorus pustulatus (Blistered Woodwax)

Names in Other Languages

German Schwarzpunktierter Schneckling

Similar Species in Hygrophorus

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Arched Woodwax

Hygrophorus camarophyllus

Critically Endangered

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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

Critically Endangered

Hygrophorus agathosmus

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Blistered Woodwax?

The scientific name of Blistered Woodwax is Hygrophorus pustulatus. It belongs to the genus Hygrophorus.

What is the conservation status of Blistered Woodwax?

Blistered Woodwax (Hygrophorus pustulatus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Blistered Woodwax live?

Blistered Woodwax is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, United States.

What family does Blistered Woodwax belong to?

Blistered Woodwax (Hygrophorus pustulatus) belongs to the genus Hygrophorus, which is part of the taxonomic family Hygrophoraceae.

Is Blistered Woodwax endangered?

No, Blistered Woodwax (Hygrophorus pustulatus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Blistered Woodwax belong to?

Blistered Woodwax (Hygrophorus pustulatus) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (Fungi).

What are the closest relatives of Blistered Woodwax?

The closest relatives of Blistered Woodwax in the genus Hygrophorus include Almond Woodwax, Arched Woodwax, , Forest Woodwax, Gold Flecked Woodwax.