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.
The description notes that the odor of this organism is often described as smelling like ink, iodoform, sweat, or moldy straw. The spores are 4-6 by 3-4 micrometers in size and have an elliptical shape.