Synonyms: Agaricus miniatus, Hygrocybe strangulata, Hygrophorus miniatus, Hygrophorus strangulatus, Pseudohygrocybe miniata.
Common names: vermilion waxcap, Fading Scarlet Waxcap.
Extract from Wikipedia article: Hygrocybe miniata, commonly known as the vermilion waxcap, is a small, bright red or red-orange mushroom of the waxcap genus Hygrocybe. It is a cosmopolitan species, that is found worldwide. In Europe, it is found in fields, on sandy heaths, or grassy commons in the autumn (fall). It is found in rainforest and eucalypt forest as well as heathland in Australia.
Chinese: 小紅濕傘, Finnish: Mönjävahakas, Hungarian: Apró nedűgomba, Japanese: アカヌマベニタケ, Polish: Wilgotnica purpurowa, Romanian: Ciupercă roșie pitică, Swedish: Mönjevaxskivling, Ukrainian: Гігроцибе матово-червона, Welsh: Cap cwyr fermiliwn.
Hygrocybe miniata is a small to medium-sized mushroom with a bright red to orange-red cap, typically 1-4 cm in diameter, and a slender stem. It is found in fields, meadows, and open woods, often in association with grasses and other herbaceous plants. In East and Central Texas, Hygrocybe miniata typically fruits from September to November, and can be common in areas with rich soil and abundant rainfall. The cap is often sticky or viscid when moist, and the gills are narrowly attached to the stem. The spore print is white.
Vermilion waxcap mushrooms (Hygrocybe miniata, Hygrophorus minuatus) on Kirby Trail in Big Thicket National Preserve. Warren, Texas, November 10, 2013
1618 FM 420, Kountze, TX 77625, USA
Bright red bodies of Vermilion waxcap mushrooms (Hygrocybe miniata, Hygrophorus minuatus) on Kirby Trail in Big Thicket National Preserve. Warren, Texas, November 10, 20131618 FM 420, Kountze, TX 77625, USA
Vermilion waxcap mushrooms (Hygrocybe miniata) on floodplain on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest near Huntsville. Texas, October 6, 2018
Small vermilion waxcap mushrooms (Hygrocybe miniata) on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest near Huntsville. Texas, October 6, 2018Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Vermilion waxcap mushrooms (Hygrocybe miniata) near Iron Bridge Trail in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, October 26, 2018Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Vermilion waxcap mushrooms (Hygrocybe miniata) on white background in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, October 26, 2018Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Vermilion waxcap mushrooms (Hygrocybe miniata) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, October 26, 2018Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Vermilion waxcap mushrooms (Hygrocybe miniata) on Winters Bayou Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Cleveland, Texas, December 1, 2018Lone Star Hiking Trail, Cleveland, TX 77328, USA
Tiny Vermilion waxcap mushrooms (Hygrocybe miniata) on a property at 5369 Farm to Market Road 770 near Kountze. Texas, June 8, 20195303 Farm to Market Rd 770, Kountze, TX 77625, USA
Vermilion waxcap mushrooms (Hygrocybe miniata) on a property at 5369 Farm to Market Road 770 near Kountze. Texas, June 8, 20195303 Farm to Market Rd 770, Kountze, TX 77625, USA
Vermilion waxcap mushrooms (Hygrocybe miniata) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, June 30, 2019Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Vermilion waxcap mushrooms (Hygrocybe miniata) near a pet cemetery on a property at 5369 Farm to Market Road 770 near Kountze. Texas, November 9, 2019Unnamed Road, Kountze, TX 77625, USA
Vermilion waxcap mushrooms (Hygrocybe miniata) on Lone Star Hiking Trail south from Stubblefield Campground in Sam Houston National Forest. Montgomery, Texas, September 13, 2020Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Vermilion waxcap mushrooms (Hygrocybe miniata) on Winters Bayou Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Cleveland, Texas, July 18, 2021Lone Star Hiking Trail, Cleveland, TX 77328, USA
Side view of vermilion waxcap mushrooms (Hygrocybe miniata) on Winters Bayou Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Cleveland, Texas, July 18, 2021Lone Star Hiking Trail, Cleveland, TX 77328, USA
Close-up of vermilion waxcap mushrooms (Hygrocybe miniata) on Winters Bayou Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Cleveland, Texas, July 18, 2021Lone Star Hiking Trail, Cleveland, TX 77328, USA
Vermilion waxcap mushrooms (Hygrocybe miniata(?)) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, November 22, 2021Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, United States
Gills of vermilion waxcap mushrooms (Hygrocybe miniata(?)) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, November 22, 2021Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, United States
Vermilion waxcap mushrooms (Hygrocybe miniata(?)) under oaks in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, November 29, 2021Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, United States
Side view of vermilion waxcap mushrooms (Hygrocybe miniata(?)) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, November 29, 2021Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, United States
Vermilion waxcap mushrooms (Hygrocybe miniata) under juniper and oak trees in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, February 28, 2022Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, United States
Side view of vermilion waxcap mushrooms (Hygrocybe miniata) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, February 28, 2022Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, United States
Spores of waxcap mushrooms Hygrocybe miniata collected in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, February 28, 2022
Gill tissues of waxcap mushrooms Hygrocybe miniata collected in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, February 28, 2022
Basidia of waxcap mushrooms Hygrocybe miniata collected in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, February 28, 2022The fungus Hygrocybe miniata (Vermilion waxcap) was observed in East and Central Texas from 2013 to 2022. The majority of sightings were in Sam Houston National Forest, Lick Creek Park, and surrounding areas. The mushrooms were typically found on trails, floodplains, and under trees. Observations occurred during various months, including October, November, December, June, July, September, and February. The mushrooms were often described as small to tiny, with bright red or vermilion caps. Some observations included close-up photos of the gills, spores, and basidia. The consistency of sightings across different locations and times suggests that Hygrocybe miniata is a relatively common species in the region. Overall, these observations provide valuable information on the distribution and habitat of this fungus in East and Central Texas.
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