Convex, with a central peak, expanding with age, coarsely fibrous, margin ragged, white then golden brown to reddish brown, to about 6 cm across. Flesh reddening when cut or bruised.  Odour strong, fragrant or spicy at first, becoming unpleasant in age; sometimes compared to over ripe pears.

Solitary or in small groups under broad leaved trees and occasionally under pine.

Autumn.

Widespread and fairly frequent in Britain.

Uncommon in Leicestershire and Rutland.