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Witch's Hat

Hygrocybe conica

Worldwide: 18,041 observations
Group: Fungi

About

Hygrocybe conica, commonly known as the witch's hat, conical wax cap or conical slimy cap, is a colourful member of the genus Hygrocybe (the waxcaps), found across northern Europe and North America. Originally described as Hygrophorus conicus, it may be a complex of closely related and similar species.

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Recent sightings near Reykjavik

Research-grade observations within 25 km, newest first.

Sep 17, 2023107 Reykjavík, IcelandObserver: Freyr SmáriView observation from Sep 17, 2023 on iNaturalist
Sep 17, 2023Reykjavík University, Reykjavík, Greater Reykjavík, ISObserver: Victor ShepardsonView observation from Sep 17, 2023 on iNaturalist
Sep 6, 2023Iceland, Reykjavík, Greater Reykjavík, ISObserver: joyfriendView observation from Sep 6, 2023 on iNaturalist
Sep 18, 2021Borgavegur, Reykjavík, Reykjavík, ISObserver: manidaeView observation from Sep 18, 2021 on iNaturalist
Sep 8, 2021Reykjavík, Reykjavík, ISObserver: Brynhild DamView observation from Sep 8, 2021 on iNaturalist
Sep 8, 2021Arngrímsgata, Reykjavík, Reykjavík, ISObserver: isabellalenaView observation from Sep 8, 2021 on iNaturalist