Pileus 50-200 x 25-70 mm when still closed, ellipsoid to oblong or subcylindric, length divided by width often 2 or more, expanding to conical and than up to 100 mm wide, first white with adpressed, persistent scales, veil than breaking up into upturned scales except centre, that stays smooth and becomes pale to medium grey- or ochre-brown. Lamellae, L = > 50, l = 3-7, first white, than grey to black. Stipe 100-250 x 10-20 mm with movable ring on lower part; base up to 30 mm and subbulbous.