Splendid Woodwax

Hygrophorus speciosus Peck

Also called: Larch 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 Splendid Woodwax by month
MonthRecords
January1
February0
March0
April1
May13
June19
July41
August74
September106
October155
November11
December3

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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  • Alberta3 records
  • Arizona3 records
  • Maine3 records
  • Oregon3 records
  • California2 records
  • Tennessee2 records
  • Arkansas1 records
  • South Dakota1 records
  • New Jersey1 records
  • Vermont1 records
  • Northwest Territories1 records
  • Wisconsin1 records

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