Day 309/19. Scarlet Waxcap

In Britain and Ireland Scarlet Waxcaps are an infrequent find, as indeed most waxcaps are; however, they are generally more common than other red Hygrocybe species. Hygrocybe coccinea occurs throughout mainland Europe, from Scandinavia right down to the southern coast of the Iberian Peninsula; it is also found in many parts of North America, where it is mainly a woodland species.
We are seemingly lucky to have these bright colours appearing on our lawn. Supposedly these are edible.....but given that red is usually nature's warning, I'm not trying them......