CAP: 4-10cm wide. Flattened, quickly expanding to become
depressed. Sticky then matt. Bright cherry red to pink,
becoming wrinkled. STIPE: Equal, firm, reddish in colour but less so than cap.
Occasionally tapering. Stains yellow with age. GILLS/PORES: White becoming yellowish buff, fairly well spaced, arched
decurrent. FLESH: White but pinkish towards the surface. Brittle
becoming firm with a quite acrid taste. SPORES: Ochre, globose with isolated warts. HABITAT: In groups and rings under pines and larch. Prefers
sandy soils. SEASON: Common. Summer to late autumn. EDIBILITY: Inedible. |
