Variable Oysterling

Variable Oysterling - Crepidotus variabilis

Description

Cap 0.5 to 2cm across, kidney-shaped, white and felty-hairy, often lobed. Stem absent or rudimentary. Gills whitish at first becoming ochraceous flesh-coloured. Spore print pinkish-buff; spores ellipsoidal, 5-7 x 3-3.5µm.

Identification difficulty

microscope

Recording advice

Identification is very difficult, requiring microscopic examination.  If you have not done this or if the specimen has not been examined by an expert, please submit your record as genus only (Crepidotus).

Habitat

On fallen twigs

When to see it

Autumn

UK Status

Common and widespread in Britain.

VC55 Status

Common in Leicestershire and Rutland.

Leicestershire & Rutland Map

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