[2] They are very hygrophanous; in a damp state they are shiny and greasy with a deep orange-brown colour towards the rim; often there is a disc of lighter (less sodden) flesh in the middle.

The main differences are: Kuehneromyces mutabilis is found in Australia, Asia (in the Caucuses, Siberia, and Japan), North America, and Europe.

This species always grows on wood, generally on stumps of broad-leaved trees[2] (especially beech, birch and alder), and rarely on conifers.

It is found from April to late October, and also in the remaining winter months where conditions are mild.

Some guides caution that K. mutabilis is not safe to consume as it could be confused with the deadly poisonous Galerina marginata, even by people who are quite knowledgeable.