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Gomphidius subroseus
Species of fungus From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Gomphidius subroseus, commonly known as the rosy gomphidius[3] and rosy slimespike,[4] is a species of gilled mushroom.
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Taxonomy
The species was first described by Calvin Henry Kauffman in 1925.[5]
Description
The cap is pinkish tan and up to 3–7 centimetres (1+1⁄4–2+3⁄4 in) wide.[3][4] The stem is 3–7 cm long and about 1–2 cm wide.[4] The veil may leave a ring.[3] The gills are deeply decurrent and the spore print is dark gray to black.[4]
Cap underside
Similar species
Gomphidius smithii has a less pink cap. The pink pigment of Hygrophorus caps is less defined and the gills are primarily adnate.[4]
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Distribution and habitat
It is found in Europe[6] and North America. It appears from July to September in the Mountain states and September–November on the West Coast.[4]
Ecology
It was once thought to be mycorrhizal with Pinus sylvestris.[6] However, Olson et al. (2002) found it to be more likely to be parasitic on Suillus bovinus, which is apparently mycorrhizal with P. sylvestris.[6]
Uses
It is considered edible but of low quality.[7] As with other species of the genus, removing the glutinous cuticle improves the taste.[8]
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