A small to medium bolete with a dry, cracked cap, yellow pores that often show distinct bluing, and a slender stipe lacking reticulation.

Cap: Dry, matt, finely tomentose, usually yellow­brown to reddish­brown. Commonly develops cracks or areolate patches, exposing paler flesh beneath. Margin even; surface never viscid.
Pores: Bright yellow, ageing olive­yellow.
Pores: small, round; bruising reaction distinct, often showing clear blue staining when handled. Tubes yellow, sometimes bluing near the apex.
Stipe: Slender, yellowish to brownish, sometimes with faint reddish tones. Surface smooth to finely fibrillose; no reticulation. Base may show slight bluing.
Flesh: Pale yellow, soft; bluing reaction common, especially in the cap context and upper stipe. Odour and taste mild.