Is Butter Waxcap edible?
Hygrocybe ceracea
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SafeHygrocybe ceracea is generally considered non-toxic, but it is not typically consumed due to its small size and lack of substantial flavor. Misidentification with toxic species is a greater concern.
Don't confuse with these look-alikes
Misidentification is the most common cause of mushroom poisoning. Butter Waxcap can be confused with:
- Hygrocybe chlorophana — mushroom
- Hygrocybe coccinea — mushroom
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