Meadow Waxcap

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Fungi (เห็ดรา)

Phylum

Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)

Class

Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)

Order

Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)

Family

Hygrophoraceae

Genus

Cuphophyllus

Species

Cuphophyllus pratensis (Meadow Waxcap)

Names in Other Languages

German Orange-Ellerling

Similar Species in Cuphophyllus

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Grey Waxcap

Cuphophyllus lacmus

Endangered

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Cuphophyllus russocoriaceus

Least Concern

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Cuphophyllus fornicatus

Vulnerable

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Cuphophyllus cinerellus

Near Threatened

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Cuphophyllus atlanticus

Endangered

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Cuphophyllus flavipes

Vulnerable

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Snowy Waxcap

Cuphophyllus virgineus

Least Concern

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Toasted Waxcap

Cuphophyllus colemannianus

Vulnerable

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Meadow Waxcap?

The scientific name of Meadow Waxcap is Cuphophyllus pratensis. It belongs to the genus Cuphophyllus.

What is the conservation status of Meadow Waxcap?

Meadow Waxcap (Cuphophyllus pratensis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Meadow Waxcap live?

Meadow Waxcap is found in Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.. Countries include Denmark, Norway, Sweden, United States.

What family does Meadow Waxcap belong to?

Meadow Waxcap (Cuphophyllus pratensis) belongs to the genus Cuphophyllus, which is part of the taxonomic family Hygrophoraceae.

Is Meadow Waxcap endangered?

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

What kingdom does Meadow Waxcap belong to?

Meadow Waxcap (Cuphophyllus pratensis) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (เห็ดรา).

What are the closest relatives of Meadow Waxcap?

The closest relatives of Meadow Waxcap in the genus Cuphophyllus include Grey Waxcap, , , , .