The surface of the cap is covered by fibrous, rust brown scales, which is a distinctive feature of this fungi. When cut, the flesh bruises red, especially in the stem.
Can reach a diameter of 15cm but is usually much smaller. Cap surface covered in broad fibrous rust brown scales.
Flesh is white turning red on cutting or bruising. It has a typical mushroomy smell.
Free, pink at first, turning chocolate brown and then brownish-black with age.
Purple-brown
The stem, which has a pendulous ring, can be large, reaching a height of 12cm.
Most commonly found in coniferous woodland with lime rich soil and less frequently in deciduous woodland.
Considered to be a good edible speimen.
