The surface of the pileus seems to be covered with a very fine velvety tomentum which glistens as the cap is turned in the light.
"Studies of American Fungi. Mushrooms, Edible, Poisonous, etc."
George Francis Atkinson
The upper surface of the pileus is smooth, or sometimes more or less covered with a tomentum similar to that on the margin.
"Studies of American Fungi. Mushrooms, Edible, Poisonous, etc."
George Francis Atkinson
The stem is solid, tough and elastic, curved or straight, covered with a dense black tomentum, sometimes with violet shades.
"Studies of American Fungi. Mushrooms, Edible, Poisonous, etc."
George Francis Atkinson