Scarlet waxcap
Introduction
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Scarlet waxcap
Image: © Natasha Ceridwen de Chroustchoff Taken: 1 Nov 2007
Hygrocybe coccinea is an indicator of unimproved short grassland. As such, it is mostly found in old lawns which have not received much in the way of chemical treatments, and in graveyards, as is the case here. It provides a brilliant spot of colour late in the year.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.970317
Longitude
-4.871361