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Hygrocybe erythrocala

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Hygrocybe erythrocala is a mushroom of the waxcap genus Hygrocybe. It grows in moist, shady conditions near Sydney, Australia. The cap is viscid and glossy with striations; this species lacks decurrent gills. It was described in 1997 by the mycologist Anthony M. Young.

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Family: Hygrophoraceae

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Name: Hygrocybe erythrocala
Slug: hygrocybe-erythrocala
Kingdom: Fungi
Family: Hygrophoraceae
Genus: Hygrocybe
Species: erythrocala
Propagule type: seed
Container suitable: No
Indoor suitable: No
OSSI pledged: No
Hazard level: 1
Data completeness: 28

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