| Gomphidius (Spike-caps) |
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|---|---|
| G. glutinosus | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Fungi |
| Division: | Basidiomycota |
| Class: | Agaricomycetes |
| Order: | Boletales |
| Suborder: | Suillineae |
| Family: | Gomphidiaceae |
| Genus: | Gomphidius Fr. (1836) |
| Type species | |
| Gomphidius glutinosus (Schaeff.) Fr. (1838) |
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Gomphidius is a genus of mushrooms, commonly known as spike-caps, that are members of the Boletales (suborder Suillineae),[1] 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.[2]