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Go to the NZFungi website for more indepth information on Hygrocybe conica. Hygrocybe conica

Synonyms

Hygrophorus conicus
Agaricus conicus

Biostatus

Present in region - Exotic

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Owner: J.A. Cooper
Owner: J.A. Cooper
Caption: Spores X 2000  1. Hygrophorus salmonipes 2; H. elsae;  3, H .julietae;  4, H.  variabilis;  5, H. lilaceo-lamelllatus; 6, H. muritaiensis;   7, H. keithgeorgei;   8, H. pseudococcineus; 9, H. rubro-carnosus; 10, H. miniceps; 11, H. procerus; 12, H. multic
Caption: Watercolour
Owner: G.M. Taylor

Caption: Watercolour
Owner: G.M. Taylor
Caption: Watercolour
Owner: G.M. Taylor
 

Article: Stevenson, G. (1963) [1962]. The Agaricales of New Zealand: IV. Kew Bulletin 16(3): 373–384.
Notes: This brilliant fungus which quickly blackens occurs commonly in grassy places throughout the autumn.

Article: Horak, E. (1971). A contribution towards the revision of the Agaricales (Fungi) from New Zealand. New Zealand Journal of Botany 9(3): 403-462 (http://www.rsnz.org/publish/abstracts.php).
Notes: Probably introduced into New Zealand, growing mainly on lawns around houses and in parks. This species, however, is closely related to an undescribed native fungus.