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Matt Woodwax

Hygrophorus penarius

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Fungi (เห็ดรา)
Phylum
Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class
Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order
Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family
Hygrophoraceae
Genus
Hygrophorus
Species
Hygrophorus penarius (Matt Woodwax)

Names in Other Languages

German Trockener Schneckling

Similar Species in Hygrophorus

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Arched Woodwax
Hygrophorus camarophyllus
Critically Endangered
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Blistered Woodwax
Hygrophorus pustulatus
Least Concern
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Hygrophorus persoonii
Near Threatened
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Forest Woodwax
Hygrophorus arbustivus
Extinct
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Gold Flecked Woodwax
Hygrophorus chrysodon
Endangered
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Herald of Winter
Hygrophorus hypothejus
Least Concern
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Larch Woodwax
Hygrophorus lucorum
Critically Endangered
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Almond Woodwax
Hygrophorus agathosmus
Least Concern
View all species in Hygrophorus →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Matt Woodwax?
The scientific name of Matt Woodwax is Hygrophorus penarius. It belongs to the genus Hygrophorus.
What is the conservation status of Matt Woodwax?
Matt Woodwax (Hygrophorus penarius) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Matt Woodwax live?
Matt Woodwax is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden.
What family does Matt Woodwax belong to?
Matt Woodwax (Hygrophorus penarius) belongs to the genus Hygrophorus, which is part of the taxonomic family Hygrophoraceae.
Is Matt Woodwax endangered?
No, Matt Woodwax (Hygrophorus penarius) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Matt Woodwax belong to?
Matt Woodwax (Hygrophorus penarius) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (เห็ดรา).
What are the closest relatives of Matt Woodwax?
The closest relatives of Matt Woodwax in the genus Hygrophorus include Almond Woodwax, Arched Woodwax, Blistered Woodwax, , Forest Woodwax.

Native Range — 4 Countries

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Genus Hygrophorus — 20 Species

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Almond Woodwax
Hygrophorus agathosmus
LC 🐾
Arched Woodwax
Hygrophorus camarophyllus
CR 🐾
Blistered Woodwax
Hygrophorus pustulatus
LC 🐾
Hygrophorus persoonii
NT 🐾
Forest Woodwax
Hygrophorus arbustivus
EX 🐾
Gold Flecked Woodwax
Hygrophorus chrysodon
EN 🐾
Herald of Winter
Hygrophorus hypothejus
LC 🐾
Larch Woodwax
Hygrophorus lucorum
CR
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Matt Woodwax
Hygrophorus penarius
LC
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Oak Woodwax
Hygrophorus nemoreus
NT 🐾
Olive Wax Cap
Hygrophorus olivaceoalbus
LC 🐾
Splendid Woodwax
Hygrophorus speciosus
NE 🐾
Hygrophorus cossus
CR 🐾
Hygrophorus discoideus
CR 🐾
Hygrophorus subviscifer
VU 🐾
Hygrophorus glutinifer
LC 🐾
Hygrophorus poetarum
CR 🐾
Hygrophorus exiguus
LC 🐾
Twotone Woodwax
Hygrophorus unicolor
LC 🐾
Veiled Purple Waxcap
Hygrophorus purpurascens
VU
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