#porpolomopsis calyptiformis

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FOTD #085 : pink waxcap! (porpolomopsis calyptriformis)

the pink waxcap is a species of agaric fungus in the family hygrophoraceae. interestingly, this fungus is neither mycorrhizal nor saprophytic, but may be associated with mosses. it is found in several european countries :-)

the big question : can i bite it?? technically yes, but these mushrooms are so scarce & are threatened, so i don't recommend picking them for food.

p. calyptriformis description :

"basidiocarps are agaricoid, up to 125mm (5 in) tall, the cap narrowly conical at first, retaining an acute umbo when expanded, up to 75mm (3 in) across, often splitting when expanded, the margins turning upwards. the cap surface is smooth to fibrillose, slightly shiny or greasy, pale rose-pink to lilac-pink (rarely white). the lamellae (gills) are widely spaced, waxy, cap-coloured or whiter. the stipe (stem) is smooth, white to pale cap-coloured, lacking a ring."

[images : source & source] [fungus description : source]