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Golden Waxcap

Hygrocybe chlorophana

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Fungi ›Phylum: Basidiomycota ›Class: Agaricomycetes ›Order: Agaricales ›Family: Hygrophoraceae ›Genus: Hygrocybe

About

Hygrocybe chlorophana is a species of agaric (gilled mushroom) in the family Hygrophoraceae. It has been given the recommended English name of golden waxcap in the UK. The species has a largely north temperate distribution, occurring in grassland in Europe and in woodland in North America and northern Asia; it has also been reported from mountainous areas of southern Australia. It typically produces basidiocarps (fruit bodies) in the autumn. In a few European countries, H. chlorophana is...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Golden Waxcap?
The scientific name of Golden Waxcap is Hygrocybe chlorophana.
What kingdom does Golden Waxcap belong to?
Golden Waxcap belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
What phylum does Golden Waxcap belong to?
Golden Waxcap belongs to the phylum Basidiomycota.
What class does Golden Waxcap belong to?
Golden Waxcap belongs to the class Agaricomycetes.
What order does Golden Waxcap belong to?
Golden Waxcap belongs to the order Agaricales.
What family does Golden Waxcap belong to?
Golden Waxcap belongs to the family Hygrophoraceae.
What genus does Golden Waxcap belong to?
Golden Waxcap belongs to the genus Hygrocybe.