Hygrocybe conica
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Scientific Classification
| Kingdom: Fungi |
| Phylum: Basidiomycota |
| Class: Agaricomycetes |
| Order: Agaricales |
| Family: Hygrophoraceae |
| Genus: Hygrocybe |
| Species: Hygrocybe conica |
Conservation Status
Identifying Features
Witch’s Hat mushroom is a red, orange, and yellow in color and between 1/2" and 2 1/2" wide. The stalk is 2-4" long and hollow. The cap is rounded with a narrow point, and will bruise black.
Habitat & Range
The mushroom can be found from spring to fall. They are common throughout North America underneith hardwoods or conifers. They are saprophytic, beaking down organic material.
Life Cycle
As they age and become more bruised, they are more black in color.
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