Scarlet Waxcap

Hygrocybe coccinea (Schaeff.) P.Kumm.

Also called: Scarlet Hood, Scarlet Waxy Cap

Edibility

Edibility unknown — do not eat

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Lookalikes

No lookalikes are recorded for this species yet. That does not mean there are none. Many mushrooms look alike, so never rely on appearance alone.

Season

When this species has been recorded, by month, from open-licensed US and Canada observations. It shows when people report it, not a guarantee it is fruiting.

The highlighted bar is the current month.

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Recorded observations of Scarlet Waxcap by month
MonthRecords
January48
February39
March24
April9
May25
June52
July128
August198
September220
October177
November47
December30

Where it is found

States and provinces with the most records. Check the foraging rules for the place you plan to visit.

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  • Connecticut6 records
  • Florida6 records
  • Maine6 records
  • New Hampshire6 records
  • Texas5 records
  • Illinois5 records
  • Indiana5 records
  • Mississippi5 records
  • New Jersey5 records
  • Colorado4 records
  • Maryland4 records
  • New Brunswick4 records
  • Vermont4 records
  • Virginia4 records
  • Wisconsin3 records
  • Alabama2 records
  • Alaska2 records
  • Idaho2 records
  • Manitoba2 records
  • Rhode Island2 records
  • South Carolina2 records
  • Alberta1 records
  • Arizona1 records
  • Arkansas1 records
  • Delaware1 records
  • Georgia1 records
  • Louisiana1 records
  • Missouri1 records
  • Montana1 records
  • Newfoundland and Labrador1 records
  • Oregon1 records
  • Prince Edward Island1 records

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