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Blushing Woodwax (Hygrophorus pudorinus) — mushroom identification photo

Blushing Woodwax

Hygrophorus pudorinus

✓ Edible
Always verify identification with multiple features before consuming
Cap color
pink,tan,flesh
Cap size
5–12 cm
Gill color
white
Gill attachment
decurrent
Stem
white above, sticky below
Texture
waxy, viscid
Habitat
conifer forest, fir, spruce
Fruiting season
September–November
Peak season
Fall (September–November)

Key Identification Features

Preparation Notes

Edible but strong smell may put some off; parboil first if desired

Regions Found

Region data not available

Look-Alikes

No documented look-alikes on record.

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