Pink Hawaiian Waxcap

Hygrocybe noelokelani

— Non-Edible

Do not eat — not considered edible; may be used medicinally or for study only

Peak season: Wet seasons on Hawaii Island, Maui, Kauai

Key Identification Features

PROTECTED ENDEMIC SPECIES — DO NOT FORAGE. Small delicate bright rose-pink cap with waxy widely-spaced gills
slimy surface when moist. Hawaii Island, Maui, Kauai only. Non-toxic. BIOLOGICALLY ENDANGERED NATIVE SPECIES — foraging should be actively discouraged. Report sightings to Hawaii DLNR.

Preparation Notes

NON-TOXIC but DO NOT FORAGE. Protected endemic species. Biologically endangered. Report sightings to Hawaii DLNR instead of collecting.

Regions Found

Hawaii

Look-Alikes

No documented look-alikes on record.

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