Hygrocybe conica - Wikipedia
WEBHygrocybe conica is a species of agaric (gilled mushroom) in the family Hygrophoraceae. In the UK it has been given the recommended English name of blackening waxcap, [1] since all parts of the basidiocarp (fruit body) blacken with age. In North America it is commonly known as the witch's hat, conical wax cap or conical slimy cap.
Hygrocybe conica, Blackening Waxcap mushroom - First Nature
WEBCommonly known as the Blackening Waxcap, this very variable grassland mushroom is one of several species whose caps turn black with age; however, it can be readily distinguished from other similar waxcaps by its long-lasting fruitbodies which, once mature, turn jet black all over and then can remain standing for many weeks.
Blackening Waxcap - Wild Food UK
WEBA fairly common, sometimes brightly coloured Waxcap found growing in grassy locations from summer until late Autumn. As the name suggests, the mushroom becomes black where touched or completely black after some days …
Hygrocybe nigrescens - Wikipedia
WEBHygrocybe nigrescens, commonly known as the blackening wax-cap, is a mushroom of the waxcap genus Hygrocybe. It is found in Europe [2] and Africa. [3] It has been treated as the variety nigrescens of Hygrocybe conica. [1]
Blackening Waxcap - Plantlife
WEBBlackening Waxcaps can appear remarkably quickly after rain in late summer and autumn, but once mature they remain standing sometimes for more than two weeks. They are one of the most common waxcaps in Northern Europe.
Blackening wax-cap (Hygrocybe nigrescens) - Picture Mushroom
WEBBlackening wax-cap is typically identified in damp, grassy habitats during autumn. Its defining morphological features include a conical cap which blackens with age, and similarly darkening gills. Consumption can lead to minor gastrointestinal distress, highlighting the importance of vigilance in species identification.
Blackening Waxcap (Hygrocybe conica) Identification - Totally …
WEBMar 4, 2022 · Step into the captivating world of the Blackening Waxcap, scientifically known as Hygrocybe conica, as we explore the intriguing qualities of this enigmatic mushroom. In this blog post, we embark on a journey to uncover the distinctive features and fascinating transformations that make the Blackening Waxcap a unique and …
How to Find and Identify Waxcap Fungi - Plantlife
WEBWaxcap fungi are fascinating, not only for their vibrant colours, but also for their significance as indicators of healthy grasslands. Their conservation is important for maintaining biodiversity and preserving these unique and beautiful fungi for future generations to enjoy.
October Fungi Focus: Blackening Waxcap (Hygrocybe conica)
WEBOct 7, 2022 · I’m opting for the Blackening Waxcap (Hygrocybe conica) as my fungi of focus for this post, in that it is the most easily to recognise: while its sticky and distinctively conical caps start off in a range of colours between red and orange, as they age or are damaged, they blacken in a quite unmistakeable manner, eventually going completely ...
Hygrocybe conica – blackening waxcap - Texas mushrooms
WEBCommon names: blackening waxcap, Witch's Hat. Extract from Wikipedia article: Hygrocybe conica, commonly known as the witch's hat, conical wax cap or conical slimy cap, is a colourful member of the genus Hygrocybe (the waxcaps), found across northern Europe and North America.