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Forest Woodwax

Hygrophorus arbustivus

Extinct

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

EX Extinct

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Fungi (mantar)
Phylum
Basidiomycota (Bazitli mantarlar)
Class
Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order
Agaricales (Lamelli mantarlar)
Family
Hygrophoraceae
Genus
Hygrophorus
Species
Hygrophorus arbustivus (Forest Woodwax)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish higróforo de los arbustos
German Faserhütiger 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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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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Matt Woodwax
Hygrophorus penarius
Least Concern
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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 Forest Woodwax?
The scientific name of Forest Woodwax is Hygrophorus arbustivus. It belongs to the genus Hygrophorus.
What is the conservation status of Forest Woodwax?
Forest Woodwax (Hygrophorus arbustivus) is classified as Extinct by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Forest Woodwax live?
Forest Woodwax is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden.
What family does Forest Woodwax belong to?
Forest Woodwax (Hygrophorus arbustivus) belongs to the genus Hygrophorus, which is part of the taxonomic family Hygrophoraceae.
What kingdom does Forest Woodwax belong to?
Forest Woodwax (Hygrophorus arbustivus) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (mantar).
What are the closest relatives of Forest Woodwax?
The closest relatives of Forest Woodwax in the genus Hygrophorus include Almond Woodwax, Arched Woodwax, Blistered Woodwax, , Gold Flecked 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
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Forest Woodwax
Hygrophorus arbustivus
EX
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Gold Flecked Woodwax
Hygrophorus chrysodon
EN 🐾
Herald of Winter
Hygrophorus hypothejus
LC 🐾
Larch Woodwax
Hygrophorus lucorum
CR 🐾
Matt Woodwax
Hygrophorus penarius
LC 🐾
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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