The taste of the mushroom is indistinct, with a slight earthiness. There is generally no associated smell other than a mild earthiness. Helena will be paired with Verdeschi, blending her natural aristocratic traits with his Italian earthiness. They express a considerable earthiness and physical vitality. For many purists these popular versions lacked the raw earthiness of the original introducing artists. Graham's scripts brought an unerring earthiness that equally shocked and entertained. This became a symbol of Stevenson's frugality and earthiness.