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Honey Waxcap

Hygrocybe reidii

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

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

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

🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Fungi (เห็ดรา)

Phylum

Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)

Class

Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)

Order

Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)

Species

Hygrocybe reidii (Honey Waxcap)

Names in Other Languages

German Bitterer Honig-Saftling

Similar Species in Hygrocybe

Hygrocybe acutoconica

Hygrocybe chlorophana

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Honey Waxcap?

The scientific name of Honey Waxcap is Hygrocybe reidii. It belongs to the genus Hygrocybe.

What is the conservation status of Honey Waxcap?

Honey Waxcap (Hygrocybe reidii) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Honey Waxcap live?

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

What family does Honey Waxcap belong to?

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

What kingdom does Honey Waxcap belong to?

Honey Waxcap (Hygrocybe reidii) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (เห็ดรา).

What are the closest relatives of Honey Waxcap?

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