Mealy oyster is quite similar in appearance to its relatives, with the exception of its larger spores and creamy white top that may have a slight hint of greyish-beige. The mushroom thrives in manmade habitats growing on wood from deciduous trees.
Cap Diameter:
2 - 6 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 Mealy oyster
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Attributes of Mealy oyster
Cap Diameter
2 - 6 cm
Height
5 - 15 cm
Cap
Cap 5 - 6 cm across; convex to pulvinate, flat; chalky-white, pruinose; margin inrolled to incurved
Cap Shape
Flat, Depressed
Cap Surfaces
Slimy or slightly sticky
Gills
Adnate to adnexed or decurrent; crowded to subcrowded; white or yellowish white
Gill Attachment
Attached
Stem
Stem 1.5 - 6 cm long, 1.5 - 6 mm thick; chalky-white, vinaceous-rose tint
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Flesh
Fleshy, tenacious
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
Body Color
Brown
Gray
White
Purple
Pink
Cream
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
