Is Apricot Waxcap edible?
Hygrophorus abieticola
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SafeGenerally considered edible, but can be confused with toxic species. Consumption not recommended for inexperienced mushroom hunters.
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Misidentification is the most common cause of mushroom poisoning. Apricot Waxcap can be confused with:
- Hygrophorus chrysodon — Hygrophorus
- Hygrophorus coccineus — Hygrophorus
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