Gomphidius glutinosus — Slimy Gomphidius — Gomphidiaceae

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Medium to large mushroom. Cap convex, inrolled at the margin, becoming plane; surface smooth, extremely glutinous, pinkish-gray, duller brown in age. Veil white, sticky, forming a thin ring that becomes darkened by the spores. Gills decurrent, well-spaced, white becoming gray and then blackish. Stalk tapering downward, whitish but bright yellow at the base. Parasitic on Suillus species.
 
 
Habitat:  Solitary in deep duff in conifer forests. 

Scent: Mild

Spores: Black

Season: Autumn

Decurrent, well-spaced gills
Sol Duc Waterfall Trail, ONP

Slimy cap
Sol Duc Waterfall Trail, ONP

Yellow base on stalk
Sol Duc Waterfall Trail, ONP