Miller's oysterling is a small, gilled mushroom characterized by its unique fan or oyster-like shape, typically growing in clusters on decaying wood. It features a soft, pale to a pinkish-grey cap and a short, off-centered stem. Miller's oysterling is known for appearing after rainy periods in summer and autumn. It plays a role in the decomposition of wood, aiding in nutrient recycling in forest ecosystems.
Cap Diameter:
4 - 16 mm
Odor:
Mild, non-distinct mushroom smell.
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Attributes
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Miller's oysterling
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Attributes of Miller's oysterling
Cap Diameter
4 - 16 mm
Cap Shape
Convex
Cap Surfaces
Smooth, Velvety, Fibrillose-scaly
Spore Print Color
Pinkish
Odor
Mild, non-distinct mushroom smell.
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Solitary, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
Dead Woods, Stems of Herbs
You can find Miller's oysterling by these plants:
Spruces, Oaks
Occurence Habitats
Deciduous Woodland
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Habitat of Miller's oysterling
Miller's oysterling can be typically found in environments rich with decaying organic matter such as deadwood, bark, and decomposing plant stems. They thrive in areas with an abundance of grass as well.
