Gomphidius roseus (Fr.) Karst. Rosa Schmierling Gomphide rose Rosy Spike Cap up to 5cm across, coral becoming more brick with age, convex at first then flattened, very viscid. Stem 25–45 x 4–10mm, whitish flushed with pink or vinaceous tint, the white glutinous veil leaving an indistinct ring zone. Flesh dirty white tinted coral, occasionally dirty yellow in stem base. Taste and smell not distinctive. Gills deeply decurrent, greyish, finally mouse-grey with olivaceous tinge. Spore print fuscous black. Spores subfusiform 15.5–17.5(20) x 5–5.5um. Habitat with conifers, especially pines. Season autumn. Uncommon. Edible but not recommended. Distribution, America and Europe.
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