The Humidicutis genus belongs to the Waxgills or Hygrophoraceae family. All members of this family are characterised by their lamellae (gills) being waxy in appearance and brittle in texture.
Humidicutis conspicua

Found growing amongst leaf litter in mixed Podocarp-broadleaf forest.

Cap diameter 30-40mm
Humidicutis luteovirens

Found growing in mixed Podocarp-broadleaf forest.

Cap diameter 25-30mm

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