Young specimen with slightly pinkish/purplish tan cap, older specimen tan to brown cap. Gills whitish at first, turning pinkish tan later, bruising brown. Stipe white with brown reticulation in middle 3rd. Pores depressed at top of stipe. White mycelium at base. Growing on ground and in base of upturned hardwood tree stump. Flesh white, turning pale pinkish tan some time after being cut, non bruising. Bitter taste.