Larch woodwax or Gold flecked woodwax

Cap 2-5 cm, hemispherical at first, then flattened-convex with a small umbo. Color: bright lemon yellow, sometimes slightly orange at the center. The surface is slimy in wet weather — a thick layer of slime. In dry weather it dries out, turning glossy and waxy yellow.

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 or cream at first, turning yellowish 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 4-6 cm tall, 0.5-1 cm thick, cylindrical. Whitish or pale lemon yellow, with yellow scales or granules. Paler at the top, a more intense yellow toward the base. The surface is moist or slimy. 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, under the yellow skin — intensely yellow. Thin and tender. Hardly changes color when cut. Firm texture, not watery.

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

Smell faint, barely mushroomy, with no sharp notes. Taste mild, pleasantly mushroomy, not bitter.

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