Waxcaps live in unimproved grassland. That means they are often only found in graveyards as the rest of the grassland environment has been poisoned with artificial fertiliser. Here’s a Crimson Waxcap, Hygrocybe punicea. It’s crimson and it’s a Waxcap: Crimson Waxcaps are big; bigger than other Waxcaps. They also start … Continue reading Crimson Waxcaps