Cap initially convex then more funnel-shaped with a depressed centre and rolled rim, may be reddish-, yellowish- or olive-brown in colour. The surface is initially downy and later smooth, becoming sticky when wet. Gills brownish yellow, narrow, decurrent (running down the stem), and can be peeled easily from the flesh. They further down toward the stem become more irregular and anastomose. If the gills are bruised they very rapidly turn rusty brown. Stem is similarly coloured as the cap, however bruising darker brown. It is smooth, equal or tapering downwards. The stem has no ring. Spore print purplish brown to yellow-brown..
Microscopic Features: The spores are ellipsoidal and smooth, measuring 7.5-9 x 5-6µm.
Paxillus involutus on the First Nature Web site.
Paxillus involutus on the MushroomExpert.Com Web site.
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