
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.

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