Rosy gomphidius
A species of Spike-caps Scientific name : Gomphidius subroseus Genus : Spike-caps
Rosy gomphidius, A species of Spike-caps
Scientific name: Gomphidius subroseus
Genus: Spike-caps
Photo By Dick Culbert , used under CC-BY-2.0 /Cropped and compressed from original
Description
The rosy gomphidius (Gomphidius subroseus) are cheerful, concave mushrooms that commonly pop up on the floors of conifer forests. Their caps are coral in color and resemble smoked salmon, and will sometimes have a note of creamy yellow closer to the stem. The cap itself is slimy, and particles from the forest floor can sometimes stick to it, like leaves or gnats. It is not an edible variety.
Colors
Brown
Green
Yellow
Red
White
Pink
Habitat
The rosy gomphidius grows in coniferous forests and it's distributed throughout the Douglas fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii) range. The fruitbodies of this symbiote will be found on the ground beneath its host tree, which is commonly a Douglas fir. This fungus helps the tree absorb water and nutrients, while the tree feeds it with sugars and amino acids. The rosy gomphidius is frequently found growing along with the Matte Jack (Suillus lakei).
* Disclaimer: Content feedback CAN NOT be used as any basis for EATING ANY PLANTS. Some plants can be VERY POISONOUS, please purchase edible plants through regular channels.
People often ask
General Info
Habitat
The rosy gomphidius grows in coniferous forests and it's distributed throughout the Douglas fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii) range. The fruitbodies of this symbiote will be found on the ground beneath its host tree, which is commonly a Douglas fir. This fungus helps the tree absorb water and nutrients, while the tree feeds it with sugars and amino acids. The rosy gomphidius is frequently found growing along with the Matte Jack (Suillus lakei).
Growth Form
Mycorrhizal; solitary, scattered
Cap Diameter
3-6 cm
Endangered Species
No
Habit
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On soil
Smell
Not distinctive
Spore Print
Purplish gray to black
Species Status
Least Concern
How to identify it?
Photo By Dick Culbert , used under CC-BY-2.0 /Cropped and compressed from original
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Club fungi Class
Mushroom-forming fungi Order
Boletes and allies Family
Gomphidiaceae Genus
Spike-caps Species
Rosy gomphidius