glutinous orange waxy cap (Hygrophorus subsalmonius) at Lake Meyer Park IA 854A0460
This colorful mushroom is covered with a very thick slimy gel layer, and is about as sticky as super glue! The only place I ever seem to find them is under shagbark hickory trees, and just before the ground freezes as a general rule. I read once that they might be edible, so I've sampled them several times and I'm still kickin'. Once you wipe all the slime off, they're very firm and not half bad. Let's just say they add some nice color to the dinner plate.
glutinous orange waxy cap (Hygrophorus subsalmonius) at Lake Meyer Park IA 854A0460
This colorful mushroom is covered with a very thick slimy gel layer, and is about as sticky as super glue! The only place I ever seem to find them is under shagbark hickory trees, and just before the ground freezes as a general rule. I read once that they might be edible, so I've sampled them several times and I'm still kickin'. Once you wipe all the slime off, they're very firm and not half bad. Let's just say they add some nice color to the dinner plate.