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Slimy waxcap

Hygrocybe Irrigata

Photo by SonniSeyer
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Field Notes

Description:

Hygrocybe irrigata is a species of agaric (gilled mushroom) in the family Hygrophoraceae. It has been given the recommended English name of slimy waxcap in the UK

Habitat:

The species is widespread in temperate regions, occurring in grassland in Europe and in woodland elsewhere.

Reference Links:

Slimy Waxcap - Hygrocybe irrigata - Overview, Waxcap grassland

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (3)
SonniSeyer
I'm not sure, i can't match the colour or a proper shape. But i can't find an alternative either.
CorduneanuVlad
This looks like a Panaeolus papilionaceus - an old specimen.

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PublishedOctober 23, 2015

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