On mossy ground in mixed woods that include birch, beech and some oak. Cap 3.5 cm., gray with lavender tones, darker and depressed center, wavy margin, sticky, both milk and flesh very hot. Gills pallid, decurrent, close. Stem 7 cm. x 1 cm., pallid, stuffed. Milk slowly stains gills gray brown. White mycelia at stem base.