Spike-caps
Scientific name: Gomphidius
Spike-caps
Scientific name: Gomphidius
Photo By Jennifer Rycenga , used under CC-BY-4.0 /Cropped and compressed from original 
Description
Spike-caps are a group of mushrooms known for their distinctive thick, slimy caps and unusual spore print color, which appears purplish gray to black. They often have a funnel-shaped cap and grow in association with conifer trees. One peculiar trait of spike-caps is their gill structure, which extends partway down the stem. They typically appear in forested areas across North America and Europe during the fall season. Their unique features make spike-caps easily recognizable among mycologists and mushroom enthusiasts.
Species of Spike-caps
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Club fungi Class
Mushroom-forming fungi Order
Boletes and allies Family
Gomphidiaceae Genus
Spike-caps 
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