Meadow Waxcap

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Cuphophyllus pratensis

Meadow Waxcap, a reference photo
Photo: Andreas Kunze · CC BY-SA 3.0 (licence)

Cuphophyllus pratensis is a species of agaric (gilled mushroom) in the family Hygrophoraceae. It has been given the recommended English name of meadow waxcap in the UK and in North America has variously been called the meadow waxy cap, salmon waxy cap, and butter meadowcap.

From Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Meadow Waxcap 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.

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Classification

Kingdom
Fungi
Phylum
Basidiomycota
Class
Agaricomycetes
Order
Agaricales
Family
Hygrophoraceae
Species
Cuphophyllus pratensis

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