Hygrophorus speciosus
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Hygrophorus speciosus, commonly known as the larch waxy cap,[1] is a species of fungus in the genus Hygrophorus.[2][3] While edible, the flavor of most Hygrophorus species is considered bland.[4]
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Hygrophorus speciosus | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Fungi |
Division: | Basidiomycota |
Class: | Agaricomycetes |
Order: | Agaricales |
Family: | Hygrophoraceae |
Genus: | Hygrophorus |
Species: | H. speciosus |
Binomial name | |
Hygrophorus speciosus Peck, 1878 | |
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It has a bright red-orange cap which yellows with age, and a white or yellow stem; both are slimy, but the fruit bodies are less so with age.[5] The gills are whitish to light yellow, and decurrent.[5]
The species can be found inland within the Pacific Northwest, in areas where larch is plentiful.[5]
Hygrophorus hypothejus is a similar species.[5]