Heath Waxcap

Habitat & Distribution

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

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

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Fungi (Fungi)

Phylum

Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)

Class

Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)

Order

Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)

Family

Hygrophoraceae

Genus

Gliophorus

Species

Gliophorus laetus (Heath Waxcap)

Names in Other Languages

German Zäher Saftling

Similar Species in Gliophorus

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Butterscotch Waxcap

Gliophorus europerplexus

Vulnerable

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Slimy Waxcap

Gliophorus irrigatus

Least Concern

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Parrot Mushroom

Gliophorus psittacinus

Least Concern

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Jubilee Waxcap

Gliophorus reginae

Critically Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Heath Waxcap?

The scientific name of Heath Waxcap is Gliophorus laetus. It belongs to the genus Gliophorus.

What is the conservation status of Heath Waxcap?

Heath Waxcap (Gliophorus laetus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Heath Waxcap live?

Heath Waxcap is found in Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.. Countries include Denmark, Norway, Sweden, United States.

What family does Heath Waxcap belong to?

Heath Waxcap (Gliophorus laetus) belongs to the genus Gliophorus, which is part of the taxonomic family Hygrophoraceae.

Is Heath Waxcap endangered?

No, Heath Waxcap (Gliophorus laetus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Heath Waxcap belong to?

Heath Waxcap (Gliophorus laetus) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (Fungi).

What are the closest relatives of Heath Waxcap?

The closest relatives of Heath Waxcap in the genus Gliophorus include Butterscotch Waxcap, Slimy Waxcap, Parrot Mushroom, Jubilee Waxcap.