Late Fall Oyster
Sarcomyxa serotina (Persoon) V. Papp
Late Fall Oyster: https://mail.marylandbiodiversity.org/species/11909
Synonyms
Late Oyster  Panellus serotinus 
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Status

Most often does not appear until after the first hard frost in fall. Many mushroomers consider its appearance a signal the end of the season is in sight (J. Solem, pers. comm.).

Description

Cap: Highly variable color from yellowish-green or dark olive to brown usually with purplish tints; kidney to fan-shaped; slimy when wet; margin incurved; flesh white/thick. Gills: Bright ochre to whitish; attached to decurrent; close. Stalk: Lateral attachment; stalk stubby if present; whitish/yellowish/brownish; hairy, especially at attachment poin (J. Solem, pers. comm.).

Where To Find

Groups, overlapping clusters on dead hardwood stumps, logs, and sticks, occasionally on conifer (J. Solem, pers. comm.).

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