Chroogomphus rutilus (Fr.) Miller syn. Gomphidius viscidus Fr. Kupferroter Gelbfuss Gomphide visqueux Copper Spike. Cap 3–15cm across, brick-colour flushed vinaceous, viscid drying shiny, convex, umbonate. Stem 60–120´2–8mm, vinaceous at apex, yellow-buff below, chrome at stem base, slightly viscid with cottony veil which leaves irregular zones on the stem. Flesh vinaceous in cap and stem, deep chrome in stem base. Taste and smell somewhat astringent. Gills deeply decurrent, dull olivaceous buff becoming dirty purplish. Spore print fuscous black to sepia. Spores subfusiform, 15–22 x 5.5–7µ. Habitat with conifers, usually pines. Season autumn. Common. Edible but not recommended. Distribution, America and Europe.