It is commonly found on fallen beech trunks and other hardwoods.

[1][2] It shares the same macroscopic features as P. adiposa and P. aurivella and can only be reliably distinguished from them based on spore size.

[3][4] Its subspecies include P. abietis, P. connata, and P.

[5] This mushroom is categorized as "not edible", but said to "taste mild" in Phillips (2010).

[1]: 201  However there was a project in Hubei of China trying to "tame" the mushroom for growing massively for food.