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Saffron oysterling

Crepidotus crocophyllus

A species of Crepidotus

Saffron oysterling is regarded as a mushroom with a very charming appearance. It features saffron-orange gills which give the species both its Latin name Crepidotus crocophyllus and common English name Saffron oysterling. It is also regarded as the most common among all North American Crepidotus species. The saffron oysterling can produce a somewhat unpleasant smell.

Cap Diameter:

1 - 5 cm

Odor:

Slightly noticeable, non-distinctive mushroom smell.

General Info About Saffron oysterling

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Attributes of Saffron oysterling

Cap Diameter

1 - 5 cm

Height

3 - 5 mm

Cap

Cap 1 - 5 cm across; semicircular, shell-shaped; whitish to dull brownish or yellowish; covered in reddish brown fibrils or fine scales

Cap Shape

Convex, Flat

Cap Surfaces

Fibrillose-scaly

Gills

Crowded, close; whitish, yellowish, yellow, orange, brown

Stem

Absent

Flesh

Thin; soft; whitish

Spore Print Color

Brown

Odor

Slightly noticeable, non-distinctive mushroom smell.

Body Color

Brown

Yellow

Red

White

Orange

Flesh Bruises

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

Growth Form

Solitary, Scattered

Nutrient Gathering

Saprophytic

Substrate

Dead Woods

You can find Saffron oysterling by these plants:

Willows, Ashes

Occurence Habitats

Deciduous Woodland, Coniferous Woodland, Mixed Woodland

Species Status

Widely distributed

Endangered Species

How to Identify Saffron oysterling

Fruiting Body Cap Gills

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Habitat of Saffron oysterling

Saffron oysterling typically grows on dead hardwood, often found on fallen logs of oak and similar trees within mixed forests.

Distribution Area of Saffron oysterling

North America,continental Europe,Central and South America

Scientific Classification of Saffron oysterling

Phylum

Club fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Order

Gilled fungi

Family

Inocybaceae

Genus

Crepidotus

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Tips for Finding Saffron oysterling

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What are Some Tips for Finding Saffron oysterling

Search around fallen or decaying hardwood logs, especially oak, in mixed forests.
Inspect the undersides and crevices of logs where saffron oysterling may be less visible.
Look for small, fan-shaped mushrooms growing alone or in groups.
Gently move aside leaf litter and debris on logs to uncover any hidden specimens.
Be patient and methodical in your search, scanning each potential log thoroughly.