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Dingy Waxcap

Hygrocybe ingrata

Vulnerable

Habitat & Distribution

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

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

🇳🇴 Norway 🇧🇪 Belgium

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Fungi (เห็ดรา)

Phylum

Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)

Class

Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)

Order

Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)

Species

Hygrocybe ingrata (Dingy Waxcap)

Names in Other Languages

French Hygrophore à odeur désagréable

German Rötender Nitratsaftling

Similar Species in Hygrocybe

Hygrocybe acutoconica

Hygrocybe chlorophana

Hygrocybe constrictospora

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Dingy Waxcap?

The scientific name of Dingy Waxcap is Hygrocybe ingrata. It belongs to the genus Hygrocybe.

What is the conservation status of Dingy Waxcap?

Dingy Waxcap (Hygrocybe ingrata) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Dingy Waxcap live?

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

What family does Dingy Waxcap belong to?

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

Is Dingy Waxcap endangered?

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

What kingdom does Dingy Waxcap belong to?

Dingy Waxcap (Hygrocybe ingrata) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (เห็ดรา).

What are the closest relatives of Dingy Waxcap?

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