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Slimy Spike

Gomphidius glutinosus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Fungi ›Phylum: Basidiomycota ›Class: Agaricomycetes ›Order: Boletales ›Family: Gomphidiaceae ›Genus: Gomphidius

About

Gomphidius glutinosus, commonly known as the slimy spike-cap, is a gilled mushroom found in Europe & North America. Although it has gills, it is a member of the order Boletales, along with the boletes. The fruiting bodies sprout in pine, fir and spruce woodland in Europe in autumn. Initially, are completely covered with a slimy veil, breaking through to reveal a greyish or brownish-capped mushroom with decurrent greyish gills which sometimes resembles a child's top. Opinions...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Slimy Spike?
The scientific name of Slimy Spike is Gomphidius glutinosus.
What kingdom does Slimy Spike belong to?
Slimy Spike belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
What phylum does Slimy Spike belong to?
Slimy Spike belongs to the phylum Basidiomycota.
What class does Slimy Spike belong to?
Slimy Spike belongs to the class Agaricomycetes.
What order does Slimy Spike belong to?
Slimy Spike belongs to the order Boletales.
What family does Slimy Spike belong to?
Slimy Spike belongs to the family Gomphidiaceae.
What genus does Slimy Spike belong to?
Slimy Spike belongs to the genus Gomphidius.