Crepidotus mollis is a species of mushroom. The common names of the species include peeling oysterling, soft slipper, and jelly crep.
The cap is 1–5 cm wide and kidney shaped.[1] 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,[2] and can be broken easily. It has brown fibrils and scales which wear away, leaving a smooth surface.[1] 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] Crepidotus crocophyllus looks similar to this species[2] and is sometimes confused with it.[5] 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]
The species is reportedly inedible,[9] and 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]
Similar species include Crepidotus applanatus, C. crocophyllus, and Pleurotus ostreatus.[1]
The species grows in groups or overlapping tiers on hardwood.[2] 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.[2] The months that the species can commonly be found in are from July to September.[11] The species can be found in temperate zones of North America, South America, and The British Isles. It can also be found in Europe during spring, summer, and autumn.[12]
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