under Pinus taeda, Pinus virginiana. Growing on and around a rotting pine branch.
Very strong chemical odor...
Cap smooth, minutely patchy, up to 4”. Stipe bulbous, tapering to a point. Gills attached; veil remnant stained with cinnamon colored spores. Appears to be on ground though could be buried wood. Taste bitter.
Ring on stalk. Clustered on decaying wood. Odor fragrant; taste bitter. Spore print rust.