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Hygrocybe punicea
Hygrocybe punicea is a is a colourful member of the genus Hygrocybe, the waxcaps. Originally described as Hygrophorus puniceus, it is the largest member of the genus.Scarlet Waxy Cap that can be recognized by a large waxcap with an initially bell-shaped, and later flattening, cap 4–10 cm across and blood- to dark red in colour. The gills are thick and widely spaced, yellow red in colour. It was spotted in the forest near Milies train station, Pelion mountain, Greece.
Spotted on Nov 6, 2016
Submitted on Nov 9, 2016
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