Is Meadow Waxcap edible?
Hygrocybe pratensis
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SafeGenerally considered non-toxic, but edibility is subjective and caution is advised.
Toxin Type: None known
Don't confuse with these look-alikes
Misidentification is the most common cause of mushroom poisoning. Meadow Waxcap can be confused with:
- Yellow-gilled Waxcap — mushroom
- Golden Waxcap — mushroom
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