Crimson Waxcap

Hygrocybe punicea (Fr.) P.Kumm.

Also called: Crimson Wax Cap, Crimson Wax-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 Crimson Waxcap by month
MonthRecords
January28
February25
March9
April2
May28
June41
July102
August137
September161
October154
November41
December17

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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  • Indiana5 records
  • Virginia5 records
  • New Jersey4 records
  • Oregon3 records
  • Wisconsin3 records
  • Maine2 records
  • New Brunswick2 records
  • Vermont2 records
  • Alaska1 records
  • District of Columbia1 records
  • Georgia1 records
  • Illinois1 records
  • Mississippi1 records
  • Newfoundland and Labrador1 records
  • Ohio1 records
  • Washington1 records

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