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Waxy Caps

Hygrocybe sp.

Photo by Christine Y.
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Brilliant red mushrooms growing in a cluster. Caps were bright red, stems were orange, and gills were pale yellow/cream colored. The tallest was about 3 cm.

Habitat:

Growing on the ground in a mixed forest.

Reference Links:

Hygrocybe - Wikipedia

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