Copper Spike

Chroogomphus rutilus (Schaeff.) O.K.Mill.

Also called: Pine Spike-Cap, Brownish Chroogomphus

Edibility

Edibility unknown — do not eat

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Lookalikes

No lookalikes are recorded for this species yet. That does not mean there are none. Many mushrooms look alike, so never rely on appearance alone.

Season

When this species has been recorded, by month, from open-licensed US and Canada observations. It shows when people report it, not a guarantee it is fruiting.

The highlighted bar is the current month.

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Recorded observations of Copper Spike by month
MonthRecords
January26
February11
March4
April9
May14
June19
July52
August127
September158
October171
November77
December43

Where it is found

States and provinces with the most records. Check the foraging rules for the place you plan to visit.

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  • Ontario11 records
  • Michigan10 records
  • Florida7 records
  • Massachusetts7 records
  • Alberta6 records
  • Alaska5 records
  • Utah5 records
  • Illinois4 records
  • Pennsylvania3 records
  • West Virginia3 records
  • Prince Edward Island3 records
  • Texas3 records
  • Ohio3 records
  • District of Columbia2 records
  • Georgia2 records
  • Minnesota2 records
  • Mississippi2 records
  • New Jersey2 records
  • New Mexico2 records
  • South Carolina2 records
  • Vermont2 records
  • Wisconsin2 records
  • Montana1 records
  • Missouri1 records
  • Arkansas1 records
  • Kansas1 records
  • Newfoundland and Labrador1 records
  • New Brunswick1 records
  • Arizona1 records
  • New Hampshire1 records

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