Wednesday, 15 February 2012

Flat Oysterling

Facts
Common Name: 
Flat Oysterling
Scientific Name: 
Crepidotus applanatus
Cap Diameter (mm): 
10-40mm
Information
Description: 

A small, tongue-shaped, white fungus found in small overlapping groups on decaying wood.

Distribution: 

Infrequent from late Summer till Autumn.

Habitat: 

On rotten wood in overlapping groups.

Cap: 

Ligulate, smooth, white to cream in colour, occasionally faintly striate towards the margin.

Flesh: 

Thin, brittle, soft, whitish becoming buff.

Gills: 

Decurrent, crowded, initially whitish, becoming buff.

Stem: 

Basic, white, rudimentary stem.

Additional Notes: 

Inedible.