Moss oysterling are small, grass-like mushrooms that often grow in forested or mossy areas. Their delicate, thin stems and small, oyster-shaped caps, which can appear in various shades of brown or green, blend into their surroundings. They thrive in damp environments and have a preference for woodlands, where they are typically found on moss-covered logs or decaying wood.
Cap Diameter:
1 - 4 cm
Odor:
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
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Attributes
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Moss oysterling
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Attributes of Moss oysterling
Cap Diameter
1 - 4 cm
Height
1 - 2 cm
Cap
Cap 3 cm, Shell shaped; brown; covered with fine scales; margin scalloped
Cap Shape
Flat, Depressed
Cap Surfaces
Fibrillose-scaly, Visible lines or stripes
Stem
Lateral, short, pale brown
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Flesh
Thin, brown
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
Body Color
Brown
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
