Larch slime spike
Gomphidius maculatus
Foraging: Never eat a wild mushroom on a photo or an app’s word. Many deadly species look like edible ones.
About
Gomphidius maculatus, commonly known as the larch slime spike, is a species of mushroom in the family Gomphidiaceae. It is widely distributed in Europe and North America, where it forms mycorrhizal associations with larch trees. It is an introduced species in New Zealand. While not known to be poisonous, it is slimy and could potentially accumulate heavy metals.
- Family
- Gomphidiaceae
How to use it
The larch slime spike plays an important ecological role by forming mycorrhizal associations with larch trees. This relationship helps improve soil health and nutrient availability, which benefits surrounding plants. While not used for culinary purposes, it can be a fascinating subject for study in mycology and ecology.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
In the kitchen
The larch slime spike is not typically eaten by humans. While it is not known to be poisonous, its slimy texture and potential to accumulate heavy metals make it an unappealing choice for culinary use. It's best to admire this mushroom in its natural habitat rather than on your plate.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
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- Name
- Gomphidius maculatus
- Slug
- gomphidius-maculatus
- Kingdom
- Fungi
- Family
- Gomphidiaceae
- Genus
- Gomphidius
- Species
- maculatus
- Wikidata QID
- Q129556
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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