Oak woodwax or Ivory woodwax

Cap 4-10 cm, hemispherical at first, then flattened-convex with a broad umbo. Orange-reddish, brick orange, darker at the center. The surface is dry or slightly slimy in wet weather, smooth. The margin is thin and often split in mature specimens.

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 Hygrophorus). White or cream at first, taking on a yellowish or pinkish 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, taking on a cream tint with age. Spore print white.

Stem 4-8 cm tall, 1-2 cm thick, cylindrical, slightly tapering toward the base. White or cream, with a pinkish tint at the top. The surface is dry, with a fine white mealy coating at the top. 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, firm, thick at the center of the cap. Does not change color when cut. Springy texture, not watery — good for cooking.

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

A distinct mealy smell — a diagnostic feature. Taste mild, pleasantly mushroomy, with a barely noticeable fresh, mealy note.

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