The size of this mushroom can range from 4 to 14 cm in diameter. Spore powder is creamy-colored. It grows in forests and parks, especially under spruce and birch from July to October. It is very common in Latvia. It is very tasty when boiled, then salted and sour-cream with sliced onions added: it makes an excellent mushroom salad. One can also pickle them.

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