Hygrocybe sp. ‘red’

A Waxcap at Cotter River, ACT

Hygrocybe sp. ‘red’ at Cotter River, ACT - 14 May 2022
Hygrocybe sp. ‘red’ at Cotter River, ACT - 14 May 2022
Hygrocybe sp. ‘red’ at Cotter River, ACT - 14 May 2022
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Identification history

Hygrocybe sp. ‘red’ 3 Dec 2022 KenT

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Six specimens scattered over two square metres growing on ground

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Sighting information

  • 6 Abundance
  • 14 May 2022 11:08 AM Recorded on
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Species information

  • Hygrocybe sp. ‘red’ Scientific name
  • A Waxcap Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-invasive or negligible
  • Up to 905.07m Recorded at altitude
  • Machine learning

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