The diameter of its cap usually does not exceed 10 cm. Spore powder is black. It grows in gardens, parks and forests from May to November. It is very common in Latvia. Edible fried without boiling, when young, but one should not drink alcohol while consuming it and for few days afterwards! Otherwise, he or she is going to feel sick, have red face and white ear tips.

Cepamas bez iepriekšējas novārīšanas, lietojamas tikai jaunas sēnes. Šīs sēnes nedrīkst lietot kopā ar alkoholiskiem dzērieniem, jo var rasties saindēšanās pazīmes, kas var turpināties vairākas dienas, ja atkārtoti lieto grādīgos dzērienus.