CAP: 2-10cm in diameter. Convex becoming
flattened. A stickily smooth, delicious orange brown cap that
seems constantly moist along with the late fruiting time gives an
instant identification to this species. The edge is pale which is
slightly inrolled. STIPE: Smooth and yellowish at the extreme apex becoming dark
brown and velvety below. Equal with slight tapering towards the
base. GILLS/PORES: The gills are pale yellow and evenly spaced. FLESH: Pale yellow and thin with faint mushroomy smell. SPORES: White, elliptic. HABITAT: In dense clusters on deciduous trees especially elm. SEASON: Common. Late autumn to spring. EDIBILITY: Edible with a good flavour. |
