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Flat oysterling

Crepidotus applanatus

A species of Crepidotus

The stemless appearance of the flat oysterling (Crepidotus applanatus) can easily be confused with the popular Oyster mushrooms, so positive identification comes down to its brown spore print. Although it looks like a delicious mushroom, the flat oysterling is not recommended for consumption.

Cap Diameter:

1 - 5 cm

Odor:

Mildly mushroomy, non-distinctive.

General Info About Flat oysterling

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Attributes of Flat oysterling

Cap Diameter

1 - 5 cm

Cap

Cap 1 - 4 cm across; shell-shaped, petal-shaped; white, brownish to pale cinnamon brown

Cap Surfaces

Smooth, Velvety, Visible lines or stripes

Gills

Adnate-decurrent; close, crowded; whitish, brownish

Flesh

Thin; soft; white

Spore Print Color

Brown

Odor

Mildly mushroomy, non-distinctive.

Body Color

Brown

White

Flesh Bruises

The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.

Growth Form

Gregarious

Nutrient Gathering

Saprophytic

Substrate

Dead Woods

You can find Flat oysterling by these plants:

European beech, Spruces

Occurence Habitats

Deciduous Woodland

Species Status

Widely distributed

Endangered Species

How to Identify Flat oysterling

Fruiting Body Cap Gills

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Habitat of Flat oysterling

The flat oysterling occurs in woodlands and it's commonly associated with deciduous broadleaf trees. It grows on deadwood, stumps, and decaying logs.

Scientific Classification of Flat oysterling

Phylum

Club fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Order

Gilled fungi

Family

Inocybaceae

Genus

Crepidotus

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Tips for Finding Flat oysterling

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What are Some Tips for Finding Flat oysterling

Search in forests or wooded areas where decaying hardwood is abundant.
Look for stumps and fallen logs, especially those that appear to be in later stages of decay.
Examine the undersides and sides of decaying wood, as flat oysterling tends to grow in clusters there.
Investigate clearings or paths, as these environments often have higher incidence of downed wood material.
Focus your search efforts during times of high humidity, which provides ideal conditions for flat oysterling to flourish.

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