Crimson Waxcap

Hygrocybe punicea

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Hygrocybe punicea, sometimes called Crimson- or Scarlet Waxy Cap, is a colourful member of the genus Hygrocybe, the waxcaps, found across Northern Europe. Originally described as Hygrophorus puniceus, it is the largest member of the genus.

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  1. (c) Jason Hollinger, some rights reserved (CC BY-ND), http://www.flickr.com/photos/7147684@N03/983322256
  2. (c) Wikipedia, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hygrocybe_punicea

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