The partial veil, when present, connects the edge of the pileus to the stipe. The remains of the veil can only be observed in mature fruit-bodies where the pileus has expanded and the veil has broken. Partial veil remnants are most often about two-thirds to three-quarters of the way up the stipe from the base.

If the partial veil is still intact, see partial veil when young.

Choose this state if: there is a membranous annulus (ring) on the stipe. The annulus flares out from the stipe surface. If the partial veil collapses entirely onto the stipe surface see ring zone.