Slimy spike
Gomphidius glutinosus
A species of Spike-caps. Also known as Slimy spike cap, Hideous Gomphidius.
The Glutinous Gomphidius (Gomphidius glutinosus) is a rather stout and substantial mushroom, characterized by a rounded, domed cap and a notably thick stem. What makes this species particularly distinct within the bolete order (Boletales) is its possession of gills, a departure from the spongy pore surface typical of most boletes. Its common name, 'slimy spike,' is quite fitting, as specimens are almost invariably covered in a glistening layer of mucus.
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Attributes of Slimy spike
Cap Diameter
3 - 15 cm
Height
5 - 15 cm
Cap
Cap 3 - 8 cm across; convex; brown; surface bald; margin with a blackish line
Cap Shape
Convex, Flat, Central Bump
Cap Surfaces
Smooth, Slimy or slightly sticky, Visible lines or stripes
Gills
Running down; close or nearly distant; whitish at first, becoming dark gray
Gill Attachment
Decurrent
Stem
Stem 4 - 8 cm long, 1 - 2 cm thick; tapering to base; whitish to brownish; with a slime veil above a fibrillose veil
Stem Shapes
Tapering
Stem Surfaces
Fibrillose
Flesh
White, bright chrome yellow
Ring
With Ring Zone
Spore Print Color
Dark gray, nearly black, dark sepia-brown
Odor
Mild, non-distinctive earthy aroma.
Body Color
BrownBlackYellowGrayWhitePurple
Flesh Bruises
Discolor to yellowish
Growth Form
Solitary, Scattered
Nutrient Gathering
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
Leaf or Needle Litter, On soil
You can find Slimy spike by these plants
Spruces, Pines, Firs
Occurence Habitats
Coniferous Woodland
Species Status
Least Concern
Endangered Species
No
Scientific Classification of Slimy spike
Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Boletes and allies
Family
Gomphidiaceae
Genus
Spike-caps
Toxicity and Edibility of Slimy spike
Is Slimy spike Toxic?
Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.
