description Meadow Waxcap Overview
The meadow waxcap is the common name for Cuphophyllus pratensis, also known in older sources as Hygrocybe pratensis. It is a grassland mushroom with a smooth, dry cap that is usually tawny, apricot, or pinkish orange, along with paler, thick, waxy gills that run down the stem. It occurs in grazed or mown, relatively unimproved grasslands and is characteristic of waxcap-rich meadows, especially in Europe. Some field guides describe it as edible, but wild specimens require expert identification before consumption.
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What is the scientific name of the meadow waxcap?
The meadow waxcap is Cuphophyllus pratensis. Older sources may list it under the name Hygrocybe pratensis.
Where does the meadow waxcap grow?
It is a grassland mushroom rather than a typical woodland species. Its habitat is open grassy ground.
What color is the meadow waxcap?
Its smooth, dry cap is usually tawny, apricot, or pinkish orange. The gills are paler, thick, waxy, and run down the stem.
Why is it called a waxcap?
The name refers to its thick, waxy gills, which are a notable feature of the species. Cuphophyllus pratensis also has a smooth, dry cap and a grassland habitat.
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