Ivory woodwax or Gold flecked woodwax

Cap 4-8 cm (young ones 4-5 cm), hemispherical at first, then convex-flattened with a small umbo. White or creamy white, with a faint yellowish tint, especially at the center. The surface is moist AND slimy in wet weather — a thick layer of clear slime. In dry weather it dries out and becomes smooth.

Cap 2-8 cm, hemispherical at first, then convex-flattened with a broad umbo. White or creamy white, with a distinctly yellow margin — a characteristic feature. The surface is covered in fine whitish or yellowish down (hence «hairy»). Slightly slimy in wet weather.

Gilled hymenophore. The gills are widely spaced, thick, and decurrent (a typical feature of the genus). White at first, taking on a cream tint with age. Spore print white.

Gilled hymenophore. The gills are widely spaced, thick, and decurrent (a typical feature of the genus). White at first, turning yellowish with age, especially the edges — golden yellow. Spore print white.

Stem up to 10 cm tall, 0.5-1.5 cm thick, cylindrical or tapering toward the base. White; the surface is slimy in wet weather, with a white mealy coating at the top. Hollow inside. No ring.

Stem 5-8 cm tall, 0.8-1.5 cm thick, cylindrical. White, with a characteristic band of yellow granular flecks at the top, as if dusted with semolina (this is what gave it the name «golden»). The surface is dry, without slime. No ring.

The flesh is white, firm in young mushrooms, becoming watery with age. Does not change color when cut. A faint, unremarkable mushroomy taste.

The flesh is white, firm, with a distinctive aroma. Does not change color when cut. Springy texture — holds up well to frying and stewing.

Faint mushroomy smell, mildly pleasant. Some sources describe a hint of almond or resin. Taste bland, mild.

A distinct, pleasant mushroomy smell. Some sources describe a hint of resin or wood. Taste mild, pleasantly mushroomy.