Waxcap Grasslands (definition)

Durham Lowland Priority Habitats

Waxcap Grasslands Habitat Definition

To qualify as the priority habitat a grassland compartment needs to contain five or more species of Hygrocybe, or to contain one of the UKBAP species for waxcap grasslands listed below:

  • Hygrocybe calyptriformis
  • Hygrocybe spadicea
  • Microglossum olivaceum

Condition Assessment

There is currently no condition assessment for this habitat.