Wax cap mushrooms belong to the family Hygrophoraceae, a large group of fungi with many genera and over 1000 species found worldwide. They feature brightly colored waxy caps and gills. Generally small to medium in size. The caps are convex or conical in shape, and they can be smooth and often viscid. The gills are typically attached to the stem, and they are often the same color as the cap. Wax caps grow in a variety of habitats, including forests, grasslands, and meadows. White spore print.
Wax Cap Mushrooms at Indiana Fungi
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