(Gliophorus irrigatus) (Pers.: Fr.) A.M. Ainsw. & P.M. Kirk
(Hygrocybe irrigata) (Pers.: Fr.) Bon
ŠPer Fadnes
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Gliophorus irrigatus is a very characteristic fungus in grasslands. It is relatively common and easy to recognize on its gray brown colors and its highly slimy hat and stem. Grows often together in clusters.
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Characteristics:
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Cap |
Gills |
Stipe |
Similar species |
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Up to 50mm Brownish red to grey. Strongly slimy. |
Adnate to weakly decurrent. Whitish, much paler than cap and stem. |
Long, thin up to 100 mm, cylindrical. Normally pale grey to grey Slimy |
The only grey waxcap slimy on both stem and cap. Difficult to mix with others. |
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Ecology/Indicatorvalue: Considered to
have a high indicator value in Denmark, but in Norway it is quite common and
probably has a limited indicator value.
Fructification in Norway: From medio July to end of October, mainly in September/October. |
Redliscategory: Not listed
References:
David Boertmann.2010, The genus Hygrocybe, 2nd revised edition. Fungi of
Northern Europe vol. 1 Svampetryk, Danmark.