Key Identification Features
- Cap gray to grayish-white or pale buff, very slimy
- pores gray to cream
- stem gray with ring
- flesh white to gray
- associated strictly with larch (Larix)
- the pale gray colors and larch association are key identification characters
Preparation Notes
Remove slimy cap skin; mild flavor; best sauteed
Regions Found
Region data not available
Look-Alikes
No documented look-alikes on record.
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