This species is very common, seen every year under Grey Box and Red Gum with which it is mycorrhizal.
The pores are very pale yellow and stain blue-green when bruised. Spores Brown. Diameter is up to 120mm. Cap can be either flat or bun shaped, stem is bulbous. The flesh of the stem and cap is white. When cut it tinges red within a few minutes then goes black within 15 minutes.
Most specimens of this fungus seen have been affected by the Bolete Eater mould.
There is a very similar bolete, possibly the same species, which has a dark brown tesselated top. The color and staining of the flesh of the stem and cap are the same, as is the colour of the pores. Staining of the pores is not confirmed. Only bun shaped specimens have been seen.
