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Hygrophorus agathosmus
almond-scented waxcap, gray almond waxy-cap, almond woodwax
Specimens
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Distribution: Fairly common in the PNW, northern California, and the Rocky Mountains. It is less common elsewhere in North America and also occurs in Europe and Asia.
Habitat: It grows in conifer forests, particularly with spruce.
Conservation Status: Not of concern
Description:
Identification Notes:
Hygrophorus agathosmus fruitbodies exhibit grayish to gray-brownish viscid caps, white gills, white to pale gray dry stipes, and an odor of almond extract (or sometimes said to be of anise or celery).
Accepted Name:
Hygrophorus agathosmus Fr.
Synonyms & Misapplications:
(none provided)
Additional Resources:
PNW Herbaria: Specimen records of Hygrophorus agathosmus in the Consortium of Pacific Northwest Herbaria database.
CalPhotos: Hygrophorus agathosmus photos.
4 photographs:
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