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Date Waxcap

Hygrocybe spadicea

Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇩🇰 Denmark

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Fungi (เห็ดรา)

Phylum

Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)

Class

Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)

Order

Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)

Species

Hygrocybe spadicea (Date Waxcap)

Names in Other Languages

German Bräunlichschwarzer Saftling

Similar Species in Hygrocybe

Hygrocybe acutoconica

Hygrocybe chlorophana

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Date Waxcap?

The scientific name of Date Waxcap is Hygrocybe spadicea. It belongs to the genus Hygrocybe.

What is the conservation status of Date Waxcap?

Date Waxcap (Hygrocybe spadicea) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Date Waxcap live?

Date Waxcap is found in Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Denmark, Norway, Sweden.

What family does Date Waxcap belong to?

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

Is Date Waxcap endangered?

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

What kingdom does Date Waxcap belong to?

Date Waxcap (Hygrocybe spadicea) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (เห็ดรา).

What are the closest relatives of Date Waxcap?

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