Larch woodwax or Ivory 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 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.

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, taking on a cream tint with age. 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 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.

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

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

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