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Parrot Toadstool - Gliophorus psittacinus These were the slimiest mushrooms that I&#039;ve ever found. The texture felt like an overripe mango. I actually had to cup them in my hand to keep them from sliding off.<br />
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Caps were slimy, nearly flat, lined, and ranged in color from green to orange/yellow.  The gills were orange, nearly distant, and had frequent short gills. The stipes were slimy and colors were green to yellow. <br />
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Habitat: Growing on the ground in a mixed forest - under eastern hemlock.<br />
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Parrot Toadstool - Gliophorus psittacinus

These were the slimiest mushrooms that I've ever found. The texture felt like an overripe mango. I actually had to cup them in my hand to keep them from sliding off.

Caps were slimy, nearly flat, lined, and ranged in color from green to orange/yellow. The gills were orange, nearly distant, and had frequent short gills. The stipes were slimy and colors were green to yellow.

Habitat: Growing on the ground in a mixed forest - under eastern hemlock.

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  1. One of my favorite fungi! The ones I found were kind of greasy/slimy!

    <3 I have never seen one of this color! :D
    Posted 7 years ago, modified 7 years ago
    1. The pictures do not at all do them justice!! It was so hard to focus because of the crazy slime and rain! But, they were so awesome. Although, I shuddered a few times as they slid around on my hand. Ughhhh. The colors were incredible - much more vibrant yellow with green centers, some were all orange, some all snarky green, etc. Posted 7 years ago

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''Gliophorus psittacinus'', commonly known as the Parrot Toadstool or Parrot Waxcap, is a colourful member of the genus ''Gliophorus'', found across Northern Europe.

Similar species: Agaricales
Species identified by Christine Young
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Uploaded Aug 15, 2018. Captured Aug 12, 2018 08:47 in 80 Main St, Sharon, CT 06069, USA.
  • Canon EOS 80D
  • f/4.0
  • 1/64s
  • ISO400
  • 100mm