[3] Young specimens have a light blue texture on the cap which fades to grey in age; it measures 3–8 centimetres (1–3 in) wide.

The stem is thick, is attached to the gills with no rings, and is textured, with a pale-yellow colour.

Young specimens could be confused with Stropharia aeruginosa, in addition to other poisonous species.

[6] Found in both deciduous, and coniferous woods, it is widespread in the temperate zones, occurring in Asia, Europe (August to December),[4] and North America.

On the East Coast of North America it favours oak woodland, but it is often abundant in the coniferous forests of the Pacific Northwest.