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Witch's Hat

Hygrocybe conica

Photo by ScottLewis
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Field Notes

Description:

Intensely red-orange colored. Approximately 3- 3 1/2" across the cap.

Habitat:

Heavy mixed deciduous forest with some White pines (Pinus strobus). Found growing on the ground in a low lying area.

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Hygrocybe conica

Species ID Suggestions

Wax Cap

Hygrocybe conica

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CorduneanuVlad
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ScottLewis
Great! Thanks for the ID CorduneanuVlad!

Spotted for Missions

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Mushroom Mapping
Mission
The Color Red
Mushrooms of Quebec Province

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PublishedAugust 26, 2012

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