Habitat: growing on soil in a forest of mixed hardwoods (oak, tulip poplar, etc.) that also featured mountain laurel, plus conifers (white pine, Carolina hemlock) at a considerable distance. Cap: diameter 90 mm. Context whitish, 10 mm thick. Fertile surface: Pores 3/mm with thick walls. Tubes brownish, only 1 mm high. Hymenium not decurrent Stipe: 37 x 23 mm, equal above a tapering base. Flesh whitish, azonate, eventually graying on exposure,. Riddled with insect damage Context: fleshy, only slightly brittle Odor & Taste: No odor. Taste slightly soapy. Spore color: cream