Ochre-yellow, viscid cap with marginal striations. SKIN PEELS back. STAINS BROWN. Marzipan odor. Light spore-print. On ground deciduous or mixed woods. In the ‘foetid’ group of russulas, which includes Russula subfoetens, Russula ventricosipes, Russula mutabilis and Russula grata (Russula laurocerasi).