Crepidotus mollis
Crepidotus mollis, commonly known as the peeling oysterling, soft slipper, jelly crep, or flabby crepidotus,[1] is a species of mushroom. It is regarded as inedible. DescriptionThe cap is 1–5 cm wide and kidney shaped.[2] The cap is white when it is young and when it gets older, it turns ochre. The flesh of the cap is white and flabby,[1] and can be broken easily. It has brown fibrils and scales which wear away, leaving a smooth surface.[2] The upper layer of the cap is elastic and can be stretched slightly at the margin.[3] The gills are pale brown and soft.[4] The spores are elliptical and smooth,[5] producing a brown spore print.[4] The stalk is rudimentary or lacking.[3] The species resemble a globe in moist weather.[6] The species has a relative large size compared to other species in the genus Crepidotus.[7] The fungus Hypomyces tremellicola is a parasite that deforms this species' cap.[8] Similar speciesSimilar species include Crepidotus applanatus, C. crocophyllus,[1][5] and Pleurotus ostreatus.[2] A key distinguishing feature is the scales, which may be lost, requiring microscopy for identification.[9] Habitat and distributionThe species grows in groups or overlapping tiers on hardwood.[1] The hardwood includes tree trunks, fallen branches, and sawdust. Rarely, the species grows on coniferous trees.[10] The species is widely distributed and very common.[1] The species can commonly be found in temperate zones of North and South America and Europe,[11] from July to September in the northern hemisphere.[12] EdibilityThe species is reportedly inedible[1][13] and possibly poisonous.[14] It is also too small to consider worthwhile.[5] Since very little is known about the edibility of the mushrooms in the genus Crepidotus, none should be eaten.[10] References
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