It is noted by some authors as smelling like ink, iodoform, sweat, or mouldy straw. The spores are 4–6 x 3–4 µm, and are elliptical.
Some authors describe its odor as resembling ink, iodoform, sweat, or moldy straw. The spores are 4–6 by 3–4 micrometers in size and have an elliptical shape.