(Cuphophyllus russocoriaceus) (Berk. & T.K. Mill) Bon
(Hygrocybe russocoriacea) (Berk. & T.K. Mill) P.D. Orton & Watling
©Per Fadnes
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Cuphophyllus russocoriaceus is a small white waxcap with acharacteristic smell of juniper. Grows often together in clusters. |
Characteristics:
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Cap |
Gills |
Stipe |
Similar species |
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Small up to 30mm. Slightly lubricous when moist. Ivory-white - pale oker Translucently striate, hygrophane, paler when dry |
Short/long decurrent Whitish , strong smell of juniper.
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Thin, up to 40mm. Cylindrical tapering downwards Dry and smooth - silky sheen, color as cap. |
C. virgineus but it is often more white and has no characteristic smell. |
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Ecology/Indicaatorvalue: C. russocoriaceus is not so common and has probably limited indicator value. Grows mostly in calcareous gasslands.
Fructification in Norway: From end of August to medio December, mainly in October. |
Redlistcategory: NT – near threatened
Other Nordic countries:
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Sweden |
Denmark |
Finland |
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NT – near threatened |
NT – near threatened |
NT – near threatened |
References:
David Boertmann.2010, The genus Hygrocybe, 2nd revised edition. Fungi of
Northern Europe
vol. 1 Svampetryk, Danmark.