Gomphidius

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Gomphidius
(Spike-caps)

Scientific classification
Kingdom: Fungi
Division: Basidiomycota
Class: Agaricomycetes
Order: Boletales
Family: Gomphidiaceae
Genus: Gomphidius

Gomphidius is a genus of mushrooms, commonly known as Spike-caps, that are members of the Boletales or pored fungi. They appear to have gill-like structures which resemble those of agarics, however the similarity is superficial only. The best-known member is the Slimy spike-cap (Gomphidius glutinosus).

[edit] List of species

  • Gomphidius borealis - (Siberia)
  • Gomphidius flavipes - Prev. Chroogomphus flavipes
  • Gomphidius glutinosus - Slimy spike-cap (Europe)
  • Gomphidius oregonensis - (North America)
  • Gomphidius pseudoflavipes - (North America)
  • Gomphidius roseus - (Europe)
  • Gomphidius smithii - (North America)
  • Gomphidius subroseus - (North America)


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