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Gomphidius oregonensis — Insidious Gomphidius — Gomphidiaceae


Medium mushroom. Cap convex, inrolled at the margin, becoming more or less plane; surface smooth, sticky, dull brownish-red, duller brown in age. Veil white, sticky, forming a thin ring that becomes darkened by the spores. Gills decurrent, well-spaced, white becoming gray and then blackish. Stalk tapering down to the base, whitish but bright yellow at the base. Parasitic on Suillus species.
 
 
Habitat:   Usually in small clumps (which may contain aborted mushrooms) in deep duff in conifer forests. 

Scent: Mild

Spores: Black

Season: Autumn



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Cap inrolled at margin
Heart O' The Forest Trail, ONP

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Slimy cap
Heart O' The Forest Trail, ONP

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Decurrent gills
Heart O' The Forest Trail, ONP

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