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Giant pine spike

Chroogomphus pseudovinicolor

A species of Pine-spikes

Giant pine spike belongs to a group of mushrooms that is often found in coniferous forests. It forms a symbiotic relationship with pine trees, helping each other in nutrient exchange. This mushroom stands out with its large size and distinctive spike-like appearance. Its colors blend with the forest floor, providing natural camouflage.

Cap Diameter:

1 - 4 cm

Odor:

Mild, indistinct mushroom smell.

General Info About Giant pine spike

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Attributes of Giant pine spike

Cap Diameter

1 - 4 cm

Height

6 - 12 cm

Cap

Cap 1 - 4 cm across; convex to planoconvex; dull red to dull orange to brownish red; surface smooth; margin with partial veil

Cap Shape

Convex, Flat

Cap Surfaces

Smooth, Fibrillose-scaly

Gills

Decurrent; distant; pale orangish to yellowish to olive-black

Gill Attachment

Decurrent

Stem

Stem 6 - 12 cm long, 5 cm thick; tapering to base; orangish; surface smooth, with scales and fibers

Stem Shapes

Tapering

Stem Surfaces

Scaly

Flesh

Orangish, yellow

Ring

On the stem; orangish

Ring

With Ring Zone

Spore Print Color

Greenish to olive black

Odor

Mild, indistinct mushroom smell.

Body Color

Brown

Red

Orange

Growth Form

Solitary, Scattered, Gregarious

Nutrient Gathering

Mycorrhizal

Substrate

On soil

You can find Giant pine spike by these plants:

Common douglas-fir

Occurence Habitats

Coniferous Woodland

Species Status

Least Concern

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Habitat of Giant pine spike

Giant pine spike can be found in forested areas with an abundance of Ponderosa Pine and Douglas-Fir trees.

Scientific Classification of Giant pine spike

Phylum

Club fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Order

Boletes and allies

Family

Gomphidiaceae

Genus

Pine-spikes

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What are Some Tips for Finding Giant pine spike

Look for giant pine spike in pine or fir-dominated forests, focusing on the base of trees.
Search in small groups as giant pine spike often appears in clusters, but be attentive for solitary specimens as well.
Check for giant pine spike in both open forest floors and less disturbed areas where the ground is rich in organic materials.
Be prepared to gently move leaf litter aside in your search, as giant pine spike might be partially hidden.
Familiarize yourself with the appearance of giant pine spike to distinguish it from other mushrooms that may share its habitat.

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