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Genus Hygrophorus

GENUS HYGROPHORUS

The members of this genus may be recognized by their moist caps and by the waxy nature of their gills, which usually grow downward on the stem (decurrent), and are not very closely placed side by side.

No species is known to be dangerous.

Hygrophorus Cantharellus
Hygrophorus Eburneus
Hygrophorus Miniatus