Summary ²

Hygrophorus chrysodon is a common and colorful species in the family Hygrophoraceae. It is a gorgeous and vibrant species that while waxy and slimy when young soon develops its characteristic scales/granules all over the cap and stipe - the name "chrysodon" is Greek for "golden tooth" and refers to these scales. It tends to have a faded yellow/white coloration throughout its lifetime, becoming more yellow with age.

Basic Identification ³

Pileus/Cap:
Lamellae/Gills:
Stipe:
Spores: White
Ecology: Mycorrhizal with conifers.
Odor/Taste:
Chemical Stains: KOH vibrant yellow.

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Sources and Credits

1. (c) Christian Schwarz, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Christian Schwarz
2. Adapted by Spencer Wimmer from a work by (c) Wikipedia, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hygrophorus_chrysodon
3. (c) Spencer Wimmer, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA)

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