Waxcaps are familiar-shaped fungi that are often brightly-coloured with a waxy or slippery-looking cap we’re going to take a closer look at them in this introduction to waxcap mushrooms piece. The botanical name for this family is Hygrocybe meaning ‘watery head’. They are typically found in grasslands that are poor…
Tag: Snowy Waxcap
Snowy waxcap / Autumn / Winter / Edible Scientific Name Hygbrocybe virgineus / Cuphophyllus virgineus Family Hygrophoraceae Habitat In short grass in fields, meadows or commons. Found July through to November in open pasture or mature grasslands Description A bright white common Waxcap it prefers undisturbed land although Identifying Features:…