Species
Hygrocybe punicea (Crimson waxcap)
Hygrocybe punicea. Photo: (c) Amadej Trnkoczy, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA)
Hygrocybe punicea, sometimes called Crimson- or Scarlet Waxy Cap, is a colourful member of the genus Hygrocybe, the waxcaps, found across Northern Europe. Originally described as Hygrophorus puniceus, it is the largest member of the genus.
Sightings
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