Crepidotus variabilis is a species of saprophytic fungi in the family Crepidotaceae. It is commonly known as a variable oysterling in the United Kingdom and is seen there in autumn. May occur solitary, but more often in small scattered groups from summer to autumn on twigs and other woody debris of broad-leaved trees. Very common but often confused with Crepidotus cesatii.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Variable Oysterling being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Crepidotus epibryus
- Crepidotus cesatii
- Crepidotus circinatus
- Clitopilus hobsonii
- Cheimonophyllum haedinum
- Crepidotus albissimus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Fungi
- Phylum
- Basidiomycota
- Class
- Agaricomycetes
- Order
- Agaricales
- Family
- Crepidotaceae
- Genus
- Crepidotus
- Species
- Crepidotus variabilis
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