Hairy oysterling is a unique fungi identified by its hairy cap surface. It prefers growing on decaying wood in humid environments. Its size is relatively small, and it features a distinctive gill structure beneath the cap. Hairy oysterling has a specialized ecological role in breaking down woody material, thus contributing to nutrient cycling in forest ecosystems.
Cap Diameter:
1.5 - 12 mm
Odor:
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
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Attributes
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Hairy oysterling
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Attributes of Hairy oysterling
Cap Diameter
1.5 - 12 mm
Cap
1.5 - 12 mm wide; gray-brown to black-brown, violet-brown; wavy and slightly wrinkled surface
Gills
Free; gray, gray-brown
Stem
Missing
Flesh
Thin; gelatinous
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
Body Color
Black
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
