Fibrous Waxcap (Hygrocybe intermedia)

Fibrous Waxcap, a reference photo — Photo: Lukas from London, England · CC BY-SA 2.0 (licence)

Hygrocybe intermedia is a species of agaric (gilled mushroom) in the family Hygrophoraceae. It has been given the recommended English name of fibrous waxcap. The species has a European distribution, occurring mainly in agriculturally unimproved grassland. Threats to its habitat have resulted in the species being assessed as globally "vulnerable" on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Fibrous 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.

Easily confused with

Hygrocybe aurantiosplendens
Hygrocybe punicea
Hygrocybe splendidissima

Classification

Kingdom: Fungi
Phylum: Basidiomycota
Class: Agaricomycetes
Order: Agaricales
Family: Hygrophoraceae
Genus: Hygrocybe
Species: Hygrocybe intermedia

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