Late Oyster (Sarcomyxa serotina)

Late Oyster, a reference photo — Photo: This image was created by user Dave W (Dave W) at Mushroom Observer, a source for mycological images.You can contact this user here. · CC BY-SA 3.0 (licence)

Sarcomyxa serotina is a species of fungus in the family Sarcomyxaceae. Its recommended English name in the UK is olive oysterling. In North America it is known as late fall oyster or late oyster mushroom.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Late Oyster 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.

Classification

Kingdom: Fungi
Phylum: Basidiomycota
Class: Agaricomycetes
Order: Agaricales
Family: Sarcomyxaceae
Genus: Sarcomyxa
Species: Sarcomyxa serotina

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