Cortinarius (Phlegmacium) olidus Lange Weisstieliger Schleimkopf Cap 5–10cm across, convex then flattened to broadly umbonate, dull ochre often tinged tawny at the centre which often breaks up into small flattened scales. Stem 50–80 x 10–15mm, base swollen to bulbous (15–25mm across) whitish above, yellowish below and covered in scattered ochraceous scales; cortina whitish-yellow. Flesh white. Taste mild, smell strong and unpleasant. Gills whitish to pale buff then tinged ochraceous. Spore print rust. Spores almond-shaped, 9.5–12´5–6.5m. NaOH turns cap cuticle brownish. Habitat deciduous or less frequently coniferous woods. Season autumn. Rare. Edibility suspect -avoid. Found In Europe.