Cherry-Red Waxy Cap

Hygrocybe laetissima (A.H.Sm. & Hesler) Singer

Edibility

Edibility unknown — do not eat

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Photos

Photo: Jonathan Curley. CC-BY. Source (inaturalist)
Photo: Alan Rockefeller. CC-BY. Source (inaturalist)

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.

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Recorded observations of Cherry-Red Waxy Cap by month
Month	Records
January	34
February	21
March	9
April	3
May	0
June	0
July	0
August	0
September	0
October	2
November	4
December	4

Where it is found

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

California 58 records · Foraging rules
Washington 7 records · Foraging rules
British Columbia 2 records · Foraging rules

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About

Hygrocybe laetissima, also known as the cherry-red waxy cap, is a species of gilled mushroom. It was first described by Alexander H. Smith and L. R. Hesler. It has the coloration of a Rainier cherry and is superficially similar to other waxy caps, including Hygrocybe splendidissima, H. punicea, H. aurantiosplendens, and H. marchii. It also overlaps somewhat in range and appearance with H. coccinea. The species is found in North America and appears to flourish in association with redwood forests. It is not recommended as an edible mushroom because close cousins (namely, punicea) have made people sick.

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