Synonyms: Agaricus canescens, Agaricus gelatinosus, Agaricus mollis, Agaricus ralfsii, Crepidopus mollis, Crepidotus ralfsii, Derminus mollis.
Common name: peeling oysterling.
Extract from Wikipedia article: Crepidotus mollis is a species of mushroom. The common names of the species include peeling oysterling, soft slipper, and jelly crep.
German: Gallertfleischiges Stummelfüßchen, Hungarian: Kocsonyás kacskagomba, Polish: Ciżmówka miękka, Russian: Крепидот мягкий, Swedish: Mjukmussling.
Crepidotus mollis is a small to medium-sized, fan-shaped or semicircular fungus with a soft, waxy, and velvety texture. Its cap is 1-4 cm wide, grayish-brown to brown, and often has a downy or powdery appearance. The gills are crowded, narrow, and white to pale yellowish. In East and Central Texas, Crepidotus mollis typically grows on decaying logs, stumps, and other rotting wood, particularly in moist, shaded areas. It fruits from spring to fall, with peak activity during the summer months. The fungus is commonly found in wooded regions, including those dominated by oak, pine, and maple trees.
Rotten wood with peeling oysterling mushroom (Crepidotus mollis) in Bee Creek Park. College Station, Texas, February 24, 2018
Peeling oysterling mushroom (Crepidotus mollis) in Bee Creek Park. College Station, Texas, February 24, 2018
Peeling oysterling mushroom (Crepidotus mollis) on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest near Huntsville, Texas, September 15, 2018
Peeling oysterling mushrooms (Crepidotus mollis) on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest near Huntsville. Texas, April 16, 2019
Close up of peeling oysterling mushrooms (Crepidotus mollis) on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest near Huntsville. Texas, April 16, 2019
Oysterling mushrooms Crepidotus mollis on rotting wood in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, June 26, 2019
Gills of oysterling mushrooms Crepidotus mollis on rotting wood in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, June 26, 2019
Underside of oysterling mushrooms Crepidotus mollis on rotting wood in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, June 26, 2019
Caps of oysterling mushrooms Crepidotus mollis on a rotting oak log in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, June 26, 2019
Oysterling mushrooms Crepidotus mollis on a fallen oak branch on North Wilderness Trail of Little Lake Creek Wilderness in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, December 14, 2019
Caps of oysterling mushrooms Crepidotus mollis on a fallen oak branch on North Wilderness Trail of Little Lake Creek Wilderness in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, December 14, 2019
Peeling oysterling mushrooms (Crepidotus mollis) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 22, 2020
Gills of peeling oysterling mushrooms (Crepidotus mollis) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 22, 2020
Oysterling mushrooms Crepidotus mollis on rotting wood in Hensel Park. College Station, Texas, July 8, 2021
Oysterling mushrooms Crepidotus mollis on an oak log in Hensel Park. College Station, Texas, July 8, 2021
Close-up of peeling oysterling mushrooms (Crepidotus mollis) on Winters Bayou Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Cleveland, Texas, September 18, 2021
Peeling oysterling mushrooms (Crepidotus mollis) on an oak(?) log on Winters Bayou Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Cleveland, Texas, September 18, 2021
Oysterling mushrooms Crepidotus mollis on a fallen oak log in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 2, 2022
Oysterling mushrooms Crepidotus mollis on rotting oak wood in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 2, 2022
Caps of oysterling mushrooms Crepidotus mollis on a fallen oak log in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 2, 2022
Spores of oysterling mushrooms Crepidotus mollis under a microscope collected in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 2, 2022
Spores of oysterling mushrooms Crepidotus mollis (spore print brown) collected in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 2, 2022The fungus Crepidotus mollis was observed multiple times in East and Central Texas between 2018 and 2022. The majority of sightings were in College Station, specifically in Bee Creek Park, Lick Creek Park, and Hensel Park. Additional observations were made in Sam Houston National Forest near Huntsville, Montgomery, and Cleveland. The fungus was typically found growing on rotting wood, including oak logs and branches. Observations were recorded during various months, including February, April, June, July, September, and December, indicating a wide range of fruiting times. Close-up photographs and microscope images of the mushrooms' gills, caps, and spores were also taken, providing detailed documentation of the species' morphology. Overall, these observations suggest that Crepidotus mollis is a common and widespread species in East and Central Texas.
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