1,419 observationsVulnerable
Pink Waxcap
Porpolomopsis calyptriformis
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Fungi ›Phylum: Basidiomycota ›Class: Agaricomycetes ›Order: Agaricales ›Family: Hygrophoraceae ›Genus: Porpolomopsis
About
Porpolomopsis calyptriformis is a species of agaric (gilled mushroom) in the family Hygrophoraceae. It has been given the recommended English name of Pink Waxcap in the UK. The species has a north temperate distribution, occurring in grassland in Europe and in woodland in North America and northern Asia. It typically produces basidiocarps (fruit bodies) in the autumn. In many European countries, P. calyptriformis is of conservation concern, appearing on national red lists of threatened fungi.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Pink Waxcap is Porpolomopsis calyptriformis.
- The Pink Waxcap has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
- Pink Waxcap belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
- Pink Waxcap belongs to the phylum Basidiomycota.
- Pink Waxcap belongs to the class Agaricomycetes.
- Pink Waxcap belongs to the order Agaricales.
- Pink Waxcap belongs to the family Hygrophoraceae.
- Pink Waxcap belongs to the genus Porpolomopsis.