Fungi Outer Hebrides


Phylum: Basidiomycota   Family: Hygrophoraceae

Gliophorus psittacinus (Schaeffer) Herink

Parrot waxcap

The chameleon of the waxcaps appearing in many different colours: oranges, pinks and greens being the most common. It's very common in unimproved grassland, and incredibly slimy.

References: 
Boertmann, D. (2010 revised second edition) The Genus Hygrocybe
Harries, D. (2017) A Guide to Waxcaps in West Wales
Bessette, A.E. et al. (2012) Waxcap Mushrooms of Eastern North America
Wood, E. & Dunkelman, J. (2017) Grassland Fungi: a field guide

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