Grassland waxcaps

Blackening Waxcap

Hygrocybe conica

LC Least concern Poisonous 5 images

Characteristics

– Cap conical, with a pointed umbo, orange-red to almost yellow.
– Gills adnexed, whitish och yellow to orange-yellow.
– Stem yellow to orange-yellow.
– All parts blacken with age.

Ecology

Grows in grasslands, pastures, and deciduous forests.

Notes

Considered slightly poisonous and can cause nausea and diarrhea.

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