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Scarlet Waxcap (Hygrocybe coccinea) — mushroom identification photo

Scarlet Waxcap

Hygrocybe coccinea

✓ Edible
Always verify identification with multiple features before consuming
Cap color
red,scarlet,orange-red
Cap size
2–6 cm
Gill color
red,orange-red
Gill attachment
adnate to sinuate
Stem
red, smooth, hollow
Texture
waxy, fragile
Habitat
grassland, open forest
Fruiting season
September–November
Peak season
Fall (September–November)

Key Identification Features

Preparation Notes

Edible but thin-fleshed; use fresh in salads or as garnish

Regions Found

Region data not available

Look-Alikes

No documented look-alikes on record.

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