Hygrophorus

Genus “Hygrophorus” is represented in our atlas by 10 species, including Almond woodwax, Gold flecked woodwax, Herald of winter. These mushrooms are related in scientific classification, so this page will help you find your way among closely related species and avoid mixing them up when you're out picking.

All species of this group in our database are edible or conditionally edible. But even here, identify each mushroom carefully: closely related species can look very much alike, and mistakes with mushrooms are unforgiving.