(Hygrophorus persoonii) — Near Threatened

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Hygrophorus persoonii

Near Threatened

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Hygrophorus persoonii is a robust, waxy-gilled mushroom with a dark olive-brown cap and pale gills, belonging to the waxcap-related Hygrophoraceae. It grows in mixed and coniferous forests, forming ectomycorrhizal associations with pine and spruce trees across temperate Europe. This fungus exchanges nutrients with tree roots and fruits in autumn.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Belgium and Norway. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Fungi (Fungi)

Phylum

Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)

Class

Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)

Order

Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)

Species

Hygrophorus persoonii ()

Names in Other Languages

German Olivgestiefelter Schneckling

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of ?

The scientific name of is Hygrophorus persoonii. It belongs to the genus Hygrophorus.

What is the conservation status of ?

(Hygrophorus persoonii) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does live?

is found in Distributed across Belgium and Norway. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Belgium, Norway.

What family does belong to?

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

What kingdom does belong to?

(Hygrophorus persoonii) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (Fungi).

What are the closest relatives of ?

The closest relatives of in the genus Hygrophorus include , , , , .