Rosy Slime Spike
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Rosy Slime Spike
gomphidius subroseus
The Rosy Slime Spike is a colorful mushroom that looks like it has a rosy pink cap! Kids will love its unique shape and the way it grows in clusters on the forest floor.
Habitat: It lives in moist forests, often found near decaying wood.
Appearance
The Rosy Slime Spike has a striking rose to reddish-pink cap, often very slimy when wet, that makes it stand out against forest greens. Its white gills darken to smoky gray-black with age, a stark contrast to its vibrant cap. Its stem is usually pale, sometimes with a yellowish base.
KingdomFungiPhylumBasidiomycotaClassAgaricomycetesOrderBoletalesFamilyGomphidiaceaeGenusGomphidius
Category
FungiRarity
Common
Danger
0/5 · No known danger
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Interesting facts
It helps recycle nutrients from the forest floor, a silent forest helper.
Its sticky cap helps it pick up bits of debris, like fallen leaves, as it grows.
The Rosy Slime Spike's bright color warns some animals, even if it's not poisonous!
This mushroom often grows near pine trees, especially in older, undisturbed forests!
Special abilities
Ability
Mycelial Parasite
Rosy Slime Spike can 'steal' nutrients by parasitizing the underground networks (mycelium) of other fungi, helping it grow strong.
Ability
Slime Shield
Rosy Slime Spike has a super-slimy cap that helps protect it from drying out and might deter hungry insects or snails.
Ability
Spore Launcher
Rosy Slime Spike can release smoky gray spores that catch air currents, helping new fungi sprout far away.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 4-10 cm
- Edibility
- edible
- Cap Diameter
- 3-12 cm
- Growth Substrate
- soil
- Season
- Late summer to fall
- Spore Color
- Smoky gray to black
Ecological connections
depends on
Eastern White Pine
Pinus strobus
often found growing near its roots.
parasitizes
American Slippery Jack
Suillus americanus
grows on its underground mycelium.
depends on
Eastern Hemlock
Tsuga canadensis
can be found under these trees too.
Traits
Solitary
Solitary animals live alone for most of their lives, only interacting with others for mating or parental care.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Decomposer
Describes organisms that break down dead organic material, recycling nutrients back into the ecosystem.
Forest
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
Also known as
Forest SpikePink Slime Fungus
Collections
Safety
Danger
0/5 · No known danger
No special safety notes yet.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Rosy Slime Spike?
4-10 cm
Is Rosy Slime Spike edible?
edible
How big is Rosy Slime Spike?
3-12 cm
Where is Rosy Slime Spike usually found?
It lives in moist forests, often found near decaying wood.
What does Rosy Slime Spike grow on?
soil
When is Rosy Slime Spike in season?
Late summer to fall
What color are Rosy Slime Spike spores?
Smoky gray to black
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