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Crimson Waxcap

Hygrocybe punicea

Vulnerable

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Fungi (Fungi)

Phylum

Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)

Class

Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)

Order

Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)

Species

Hygrocybe punicea (Crimson Waxcap)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish higróforo rojo

German Größter Saftling

Similar Species in Hygrocybe

Hygrocybe acutoconica

Hygrocybe chlorophana

Hygrocybe constrictospora

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Crimson Waxcap?

The scientific name of Crimson Waxcap is Hygrocybe punicea. It belongs to the genus Hygrocybe.

What is the conservation status of Crimson Waxcap?

Crimson Waxcap (Hygrocybe punicea) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Crimson Waxcap live?

Crimson Waxcap is found in Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, United States.

What family does Crimson Waxcap belong to?

Crimson Waxcap (Hygrocybe punicea) belongs to the genus Hygrocybe, which is part of the taxonomic family Hygrophoraceae.

Is Crimson Waxcap endangered?

Yes, Crimson Waxcap (Hygrocybe punicea) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Crimson Waxcap belong to?

Crimson Waxcap (Hygrocybe punicea) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (Fungi).

What are the closest relatives of Crimson Waxcap?

The closest relatives of Crimson Waxcap in the genus Hygrocybe include Blackening Wax-Cap, Bitter Waxcap, , , Garlic Waxcap.