Pinkmottle woodwax (Hygrophorus russula)

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Hygrophorus russula, commonly known as the pinkmottle woodwax, false russula, or russula-like waxy cap, is a species of fungus native to the Northern Hemisphere.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Pinkmottle woodwax being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Hygrophorus purpurascens
Hygrophorus erubescens

Classification

Kingdom: Fungi
Phylum: Basidiomycota
Class: Agaricomycetes
Order: Agaricales
Family: Hygrophoraceae
Genus: Hygrophorus
Species: Hygrophorus russula

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