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Hygrocybe coccinea

Scarlet hood, scarlet waxcap

ParentsUnknownGenus is not in the current taxonomy
GenusHygrocybeA genus of agarics (gilled fungi), also called waxcaps, often colorful, with smooth, ringless stems
SpeciescoccineaScarlet or bright, deep pink

About plant names...

The scarlet hood is a native of North America.

Identification: In North America, this mushroom occurs by itself or in small groups, under redwoods, other conifers, or in mixed forests. The cap, typically less than 1½″ (4 cm) across, is brilliant red, and waxy in appearance. The gills are reddish in color as well, though they may be much paler. Stalks are less than 4″ (10 cm) in height, and up to ¼″ (8 mm) in diameter, and red to red-orange. Creates a white spore print.

Edibility: Unknown, but easily confused with Hygrocybe punicea, which is poisonous Skull & Crossbones at least to some people.

References:

Arora, David, Mushrooms Demystified, Ten Speed Press, 1986, p. 114

Barron, George, Mushrooms of Northeast North America, Lone Pine Publishing, 1999, p. 270

Hygrocybe coccinea (scarlet hood, scarlet waxcap)

9/20/2021 · Tarbox Preserve, Topsham, Maine ID is uncertain

Hygrocybe coccinea (scarlet hood, scarlet waxcap)

9/20/2021 · Tarbox Preserve, Topsham, Maine ID is uncertain

 

Hygrocybe coccinea description by Thomas H. Kent, last updated 6 May 2023.

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Hygrocybe coccinea (scarlet hood, scarlet waxcap)

9/20/2021 · Tarbox Preserve, Topsham, Maine ID is uncertain

Hygrocybe coccinea (scarlet hood, scarlet waxcap)

9/14/2010 · Nova Scotia, Canada · By Kathy Williamson ID is uncertain

Hygrocybe coccinea (scarlet hood, scarlet waxcap)

10/4/2012 · By Jacquelyn Boyt ID is uncertain

Hygrocybe coccinea (scarlet hood, scarlet waxcap)

10/4/2012 · By Jacquelyn Boyt ID is uncertain

Hygrocybe coccinea (scarlet hood, scarlet waxcap)

7/23/2015 · Beaver Brook Conservation Area, Hollis, New Hamp­shire · ≈ 9 × 6″ (23 × 16 cm) ID is uncertain