Splendid Waxcap

Monday Mushroom #97

There are a number of species of bright red waxcap growing in grassy places in the UK. I'm guessing these ones might be Hygrocybe splendidissima on the basis of their large size and the twisted, irregular-shaped stipe.

Hygrocybe splendidissima - Splendid Waxcap

Hygrocybe splendidissima - Splendid Waxcap

Ivory Wax Cap

Monday Mushroom #1

Ivory Wax Cap - Hygrocybe nivea

Dewdrops adding a little extra sparkle to what is already a very pretty little mushroom. From a small patch growing on my front lawn in Kilmun. Photo date: 7th November 2010.