Cap
|
Young caps are convex, later becoming almost
flat. The centre is date brown, while the outer area is pale buff with an
almost white margin. The surface is viscid in wet weather, and the flesh
of the cap is white.
The cap diameter varies from 2.5 to 4.5 cm at maturity. |
Gills
|
Young specimens have pale clay-brown gills;
they are adnate or adnexed and moderately crowded.
As the spores mature, the gills turn darker brown. |
Stipe |
3 to 4 mm in diameter and 4 to 7 cm tall, the fibrous stems are pale buff,
gradually becoming tinged with brown as the fruiting body ages. The stem
flesh is also buff.
There is no distinct ring but just a zone-like region. |
Spore print |
Rusty brown. |
Odour/taste |
Strong odour of radish; bitter taste. |
Habitat |
Mainly under pines in damp places. |
Season |
August to November. |
Occurrence |
Infrequent. |
