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Hygrophorus eburneus
cowboy's handkerchief, ivory waxy-cap, ivory woodwax
Specimens
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Distribution: Northern Hemisphere
Conservation Status: Not of concern
Description:
Identification Notes:
Hygrophorus eburneus is a medium-sized, pure white, often remarkably slimy, fungus that is common in a variety of forest types throughout the PNW and elsewhere in the Northern Hemisphere. The closest look-alike is H. piceae Kühner, which differs by having a less slimy cap, dry to slightly viscid stipe, and frequent association with spruce. It also is widely distributed, but is less common than H. eburneus in many areas.
Accepted Name:
Hygrophorus eburneus (Fr.) Fr.
Synonyms & Misapplications:
(none provided)
Additional Resources:
PNW Herbaria: Specimen records of Hygrophorus eburneus in the Consortium of Pacific Northwest Herbaria database
CalPhotos: Hygrophorus eburneus photos
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