Why do many experienced foragers tend to avoid consuming Waxy Caps altogether?
Answer
The reward seldom justifies the risk and effort of positive identification
Mycologists and experienced foragers often avoid this genus because the risk associated with misidentification rarely justifies the effort required to achieve absolute positive identification.
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