Key Identification Features
- Reddish-brown to wine-red cap 3-10cm
- gray to brownish decurrent gills
- slimy surface when wet
- always found under pines
- stem tapers to point
Preparation Notes
Peel slimy cap skin. Edible but mediocre flavor. Always under pines.
Regions Found
- Northeast
Look-Alikes
No documented look-alikes on record.
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