This large fungus grows either singly or in groups in deciduous woodland, especially with Birch, Beech and Oak and in coniferous woodland, especially with Pine and Spruce.
Common and widespread.
In all types of woodland.
Domed cap, that is pinkish brown mottled with lighter or darker areas with grey-pink cap scales that can be dense, warty, fleecy or sparse making this species difficult to positively identify at first.
When cut or bruised, the flesh gradually turns pink, becoming more brown in time.
Crowded, free and off-white, acquiring pink flecks with age.
White
Thick and fleshy, bulbous towards the base that has the remains of volval bands. The large, floppy membranous ring is whitish or whitish-pink and striate.
Edible when cooked, poisonous if eaten raw.
