Gliophorus laetus is a species of agaric fungus in the family Hygrophoraceae. Originally described as new to science by Christian Hendrik Persoon in 1800, it was transferred to the genus Gliophorus in 1958. The orangish cap is convex-to-flat, slimy, and 1–3 centimetres (1⁄2–1+1⁄4 in) wide.
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Distribution
Widespread and fairly common
Habitat
In unimproved grassland, heaths, moorland on acidic soils
Cap
White to greyish-violet at margin
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| Shape | Campanulate, Flattened, Depressed |
| Surface | Viscid |
| Width | 1.5 - 5 cm |
Gills
Viscid edges to gills
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| Attachment | Decurrent |
| Spacing | distant |
Flesh
Thin but tough
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| Odour | Burnt rubber |
| Taste | Mild |
Stem
Slender, usually grey-lavender or greenish at stem apex
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| Height | 1.5 - 6 cm |
| Width | 2 - 4 mm |
| Texture | Viscid |
| Shape | Cylindric |
Spores
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| Shape | Ellipsoid, Ovate |
| Ornamentation | Smooth |
| Size | 6-8 x 4-5 μm |
Classification
- ↳ Phylum: Basidiomycota
- ↳ Subphylum: Agaricomycotina
- ↳ Class: Agaricomycetes
- ↳ Subclass: Agaricomycetidae
- ↳ Order: Agaricales
- ↳ Family: Hygrophoraceae
- ↳ Genus: Gliophorus
Synonyms
- Agaricus laetus Pers.
- Hygrocybe laeta (Pers. ex Fr.) P. Kumm.
- Hygrocybe laeta (Pers.) P. Kumm.
- Hygrocybe laeta var. laeta
- Hygrocybe laeta var. laeta (Pers.) P. Kumm.
- Hygrophorus houghtoni Berk. & Broome
- Hygrophorus houghtonii Berk. & Br.
- Hygrophorus houghtonii Berk. & Broome
- Hygrophorus laetus (Pers. ex Fr.) Fr.
- Hygrophorus laetus (Pers.) Fr.
Reference Sources
T. Læssøe, J. H. Peterson (2019) Fungi of Temperate Europe Vol. 1. Princeton University Press.
E. Wood, J. Dunkelman (2025) Grassland Fungi A Field Guide. Monmouthshire Meadows Group.
G. Kibby (2020) Mushrooms and Toadstools of Britain & Europe Vol. 2. Geoffrey Kibby.
