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Scarlet Hood

Hygrocybe coccinea

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (5 countries), and North America (United States).

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

Spanish higróforo purpúreo
German Kirschroter Saftling

Similar Species in Hygrocybe

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Hygrocybe substrangulata
Least Concern
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Hygrocybe subpapillata
Vulnerable
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Hygrocybe glutinipes
Least Concern
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Hygrocybe turunda
Vulnerable
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Hygrocybe acutoconica
Least Concern
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Bitter Waxcap
Hygrocybe mucronella
Near Threatened
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Blackening Wax-Cap
Hygrocybe conica
Least Concern
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Bog Waxcap
Hygrocybe coccineocrenata
Near Threatened
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Scarlet Hood?
The scientific name of Scarlet Hood is Hygrocybe coccinea. It belongs to the genus Hygrocybe.
What is the conservation status of Scarlet Hood?
Scarlet Hood (Hygrocybe coccinea) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Scarlet Hood live?
Scarlet Hood is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (5 countries), and North America (United States).. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Taiwan, United States.
What family does Scarlet Hood belong to?
Scarlet Hood (Hygrocybe coccinea) belongs to the genus Hygrocybe, which is part of the taxonomic family Hygrophoraceae.
Is Scarlet Hood endangered?
No, Scarlet Hood (Hygrocybe coccinea) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Scarlet Hood belong to?
Scarlet Hood (Hygrocybe coccinea) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (Fungi).
What are the closest relatives of Scarlet Hood?
The closest relatives of Scarlet Hood in the genus Hygrocybe include , , , , .

Native Range — 7 Countries

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Genus Hygrocybe — 20 Species

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Hygrocybe glutinipes
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Hygrocybe acutoconica
LC 🐾
Hygrocybe turunda
VU 🐾
Hygrocybe substrangulata
LC 🐾
Hygrocybe subpapillata
VU 🐾
Bitter Waxcap
Hygrocybe mucronella
NT 🐾
Blackening Wax-Cap
Hygrocybe conica
LC 🐾
Bog Waxcap
Hygrocybe coccineocrenata
NT 🐾
Butter Waxcap
Hygrocybe ceracea
LC 🐾
Candy Apple Waxy Cap
Hygrocybe cuspidata
NE 🐾
Citrine Waxcap
Hygrocybe citrinovirens
EN 🐾
Crimson Waxcap
Hygrocybe punicea
VU 🐾
Date Waxcap
Hygrocybe spadicea
EN 🐾
Dingy Waxcap
Hygrocybe ingrata
VU 🐾
Dune Waxcap
Hygrocybe conicoides
DD 🐾
Fibrous Waxcap
Hygrocybe intermedia
VU 🐾
Garlic Waxcap
Hygrocybe helobia
LC 🐾
Goblet Waxcap
Hygrocybe cantharellus
LC 🐾
Golden Waxcap
Hygrocybe chlorophana
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Golden Waxy Cap
Hygrocybe flavescens
NE
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