| 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. Acrid taste. |
| SPORES |
Ochre, |
| HABITAT |
In groups and rings under pines and larch. Prefers
sandy soils. |
| SEASON |
Common. Summer to late autumn. |
| EDIBILITY |
Inedible. r |
