Genus

Gomphidius (Spikes)

Gomphidius subroseus. Photo: (c) Danny Miller, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

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Gomphidius is a genus of mushrooms, commonly known as spike-caps, that are members of the Boletales (suborder Suillineae), 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). The genus has a widespread distribution, especially in north temperate areas, and contains 10 species.

Humboldt Life
- Kingdom: Fungi (Fungi including lichens)
  - Phylum: Basidiomycota (Basidiomycete fungi)
    - Subphylum: Agaricomycotina (Higher basidiomycetes)
      - Class: Agaricomycetes
        Subclass: Agaricomycetidae
        Order: Boletales (Boletes and allies)
        Family: Gomphidiaceae
        Genus: Gomphidius (Spikes)
        Species: Gomphidius glutinosus (Slimy spike)
        Species: Gomphidius subroseus (Rosy slime spike)
        Species: Gomphidius oregonensis (Blackening slime spike)
        Species: Gomphidius smithii (Smith’s slime spike)

Subtaxa

Species: Gomphidius glutinosus (Slimy spike)

Species: Gomphidius subroseus (Rosy slime spike)

Species: Gomphidius oregonensis (Blackening slime spike)

Species: Gomphidius smithii (Smith’s slime spike)

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