Cortinarius (Myxacium) pinicola Orton Kiefern Schleimfuss Cap 3.5–10cm across, convex then expanded with a broad umbo, ochre-buff to tawny-ochraceous becoming paler towards the margin, glutinous when moist. Stem 15–150 x 8–16mm, whitish often tinged yellowish-buff, especially at the apex, silky white above the cortinal zone, covered in tiny white cottony scales from the veil below. Flesh whitish tinged yellowish-buff in stem, especially at base. Taste mild, smell none or honey-like. Gills whitish to pale clay, finally ochre-buff. Spore print rust. Spores lemon-shaped, rough, 13.5–16 x 7–8.5µ. Habitat under Scots pine. Season late summer to autumn. Rare. Edibility unknown –avoid, many Cortinarius contain toxins –avoid, many Cortinarius contain toxins. Found In Europe.