Slimy Spike
Gomphidius glutinosus
EdibleMushroomGomphidiaceae
Safety assessment
Edible
Based on reviewed safety sources.
A blue-grey mushroom with thick dark gills and a very slimy cap, growing under spruce. The slime is peeled before cooking.
Identification
- Cap grey-violet and glutinous; gills white, later dark grey.
- Grows only beneath spruce.
Lookalikes
These species can be confused
Baltic distribution
- Latvia
- 26
- Lithuania
- 82
- Estonia
- 185
- Global
- 23077
Occurrence records in GBIF — not a claim that the species is absent elsewhere.
Safety first. This information is an educational reference, not a confirmation of an edible mushroom. Identifying fungi is difficult and mistakes can be dangerous. Never eat a mushroom unless you are completely certain of its identity, and consult a certified mycologist.