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Oily Waxcap

Hygrocybe quieta

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

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

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

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 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 quieta (Oily Waxcap)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish higróforo olor a ine

German Schnürsporiger Saftling

Similar Species in Hygrocybe

Hygrocybe acutoconica

Hygrocybe chlorophana

Hygrocybe constrictospora

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Oily Waxcap?

The scientific name of Oily Waxcap is Hygrocybe quieta. It belongs to the genus Hygrocybe.

What is the conservation status of Oily Waxcap?

Oily Waxcap (Hygrocybe quieta) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Oily Waxcap live?

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

What family does Oily Waxcap belong to?

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

What kingdom does Oily Waxcap belong to?

Oily Waxcap (Hygrocybe quieta) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (เห็ดรา).

What are the closest relatives of Oily Waxcap?

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