Waxgills (Hygrophoraceae)

Waxgills

Waxgills is a diverse family of fungi containing over 600 species. Most produce a waxy upper surface. They primarily grow in soil, but a few species can be found feeding directly off wood or lichen. Some genera in this family form mutually beneficial relationships with tree roots, lichens, or algae.

Scientific classification

Family

Waxgills (Hygrophoraceae)

Order

Gilled fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Phylum

Club fungi

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Toxic to Humans

Toxicity

Deciduous

Leaf type

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Genus

Waxcaps Woodwaxes Waxcaps

Toxicity

Waxgills contains poisonous mushrooms causing mild to severe illness in humans upon ingestion. Symptoms include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and sweating. Certain species cause reactions when consumed with alcohol, leading to severe gastric upset and heart rate irregularities.

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