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Neohygrocybe ovina
Find this fungus in ancient or undisturbed grasslands. This fungus is a rare find!
Waxcap fungi in general can be found in grasslands which have not been fertilised or ploughed recently, and are regularly grazed or mown. Look out for them in any grassy areas – for example grasslands, road verges, churchyards, and playing fields!
Blackening waxcap (Hygrocybe conica) can also be turn black with age, but its stem does not turn red when cut or bruised.
Blushing waxcap is a strong indicator species, meaning that sites with this species present are likely to have a high diversity of grassland fungi.
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