Olive oysterling

Description:

This species has a much reduced stipe forming to the side of the cap (described as lateral) and a more or less kidney shaped cap which can reach 10cm across. The upper surface is distinctly olive greenish, sometimes with reddish or lilac tones near the point of attachment to the wood. In wet conditions, the cap will be viscid and glutinous but the cap can become dry and matt. The under surface has yellowish/orange gills and the spore print is white.

Habitat:

This late fall saprobic mushroom is found in forests on the deadwood of hardwoods, usually on logs with bark still attached. It can occur on dead conifer as well but is more common on hardwood.

Notes:

Synonym of Sarcomyxa serotina is Panellus serotinus. Spotted near Hoenderloo, Veluwe, Holland. (sources: see reference)