Cap
 |
Sepia to dark brown, usually with slightly
darker radial streaks. Convex at first and then flattened; smooth, with
a fibrous surface.
The cap flesh is white and firm. |
Gills
 |
White at first, becoming pale pink, the
gills are broad, crowded and free. |
Spores |
Pale pink. |
Stipe |
White and of even diameter or very slightly
bulbous at the base. The stem flesh is white and firm, and does not
become hollow as it ages. |
Odour/taste |
Not distinctive. |
Habitat |
Solitary or in small groups on stumps,
rotting fallen branches and other woody debris of broad-leaf trees; very
occasionally on conifer stumps. This species also appears on sawdust
heaps. |
Season |
Fruiting through most of the year, provided
the weather is mild. Particularly prevalent during summer and autumn. |
Occurrence |
Widespread and very common. |
Similar species |
Pluteus
umbrosus has a wrinkled cap and is generally a little smaller. |
