Snowy 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 virgineus (Snowy Waxcap)

Names in Other Languages

German Weißer Ellerling

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Grey Waxcap

Cuphophyllus lacmus

Endangered

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Meadow Waxcap

Cuphophyllus pratensis

Least Concern

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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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Toasted Waxcap

Cuphophyllus colemannianus

Vulnerable

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Snowy Waxcap?

The scientific name of Snowy Waxcap is Cuphophyllus virgineus. It belongs to the genus Cuphophyllus.

What is the conservation status of Snowy Waxcap?

Snowy Waxcap (Cuphophyllus virgineus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Snowy Waxcap live?

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

What family does Snowy Waxcap belong to?

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

Is Snowy Waxcap endangered?

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

What kingdom does Snowy Waxcap belong to?

Snowy Waxcap (Cuphophyllus virgineus) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (เห็ดรา).

What are the closest relatives of Snowy Waxcap?

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