Edibility Edibility: Edible Eating notes: Although the flavour is good the texture tends to be soft and watery. A good one for soups. Preserving: Dries easily. Description Cap: 4-12cm Strongly convex. Walnut brown Stem: 70-150mm with black/dark brown scales Tubes: Off-white, becoming pale ochre with age. Spores: Walnut brown Flesh: Soft and watery. Unchanging or blushing slightly pink when cut. Habitat: With Birch trees Frequency: Common