What is another word for hygrocybe?
Pronunciation: [hˈa͡ɪɡɹəsˌa͡ɪb] (IPA) 
Hygrocybe is a genus of fungi that belongs to the family Hygrophoraceae. The term hygrocybe is derived from the Greek words "hygro" meaning moist and "cybe" meaning head. This genus is known for its brightly colored, generally small fruit bodies that often grow in grassy areas or forests. Some commonly used synonyms for the word hygrocybe include Hygrophorus, which is a closely related genus, and the common name "waxcap" which refers to the waxy texture of the fruit bodies. Other synonyms for hygrocybe include "moist-head," "water-mushroom," or simply "wet-cap," all of which describe the love of this fungus for living in damp conditions.
