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Smoky Waxy Cap (Hygrophorus camarophyllus) — mushroom identification photo

Smoky Waxy Cap

Hygrophorus camarophyllus

✓ Edible
Always verify identification with multiple features before consuming
Cap color
Sooty gray-brown to dark
Cap size
3-10cm
Gill color
White, waxy
Gill attachment
Decurrent
Stem
Gray-brown, smooth
Texture
Waxy and smooth
Habitat
Under conifers
Fruiting season
Fall
Peak season
Fall

Key Identification Features

Preparation Notes

Cook before eating. Good flavor. The waxy feel and dark color under conifers are diagnostic.

Regions Found

Region data not available

Look-Alikes

No documented look-alikes on record.

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