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Parrot wax cap
Gliophorus psittacinus

Family: Hygrophoraceae


What it is like

A mushroom.


Where it is found

It is a temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Europe, Greenland, Iceland, Russia, South Africa


How it is used for food

It should not be eaten in large amounts.

Edible parts

Mushroom, fungus


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Agaricus psittacina Schaeff.; Hygrocybe psittacina (Schaeff.) P. Kumm.;