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Butter Waxcap

Hygrocybe ceracea

Least Concern

About

The Butter Waxcap (Hygrocybe ceracea) is a species in the genus Hygrocybe. 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, Sweden, and United States.

🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Fungi (เห็ดรา)

Phylum

Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)

Class

Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)

Order

Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)

Species

Hygrocybe ceracea (Butter Waxcap)

Names in Other Languages

German Gebrechlicher Saftling

Similar Species in Hygrocybe

Hygrocybe acutoconica

Hygrocybe chlorophana

Hygrocybe constrictospora

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Butter Waxcap?

The scientific name of Butter Waxcap is Hygrocybe ceracea. It belongs to the genus Hygrocybe.

What is the conservation status of Butter Waxcap?

Butter Waxcap (Hygrocybe ceracea) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Butter Waxcap live?

Butter Waxcap is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Sweden, and United States.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Sweden, United States.

What family does Butter Waxcap belong to?

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

Is Butter Waxcap endangered?

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

What kingdom does Butter Waxcap belong to?

Butter Waxcap (Hygrocybe ceracea) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (เห็ดรา).

What are the closest relatives of Butter Waxcap?

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