Synonyms: Agaricus crocophyllus, Crepidotus applanatus.
Common names: saffron oysterling, Saffron Crep.
Crepidotus crocophyllus is a small to medium-sized, fan-shaped or semicircular fungus with a wavy or lobed margin, typically 1-4 cm wide. The cap is yellowish-brown to tan, often with a darker brown center, and the gills are crowded and pale yellowish. It grows on decaying wood, particularly hardwoods, in shady, moist areas. In East and Central Texas, Crepidotus crocophyllus has been found fruiting from spring to fall, often in association with oak, elm, and maple trees, and can be common in urban and rural areas with abundant deciduous tree cover.
Oysterling mushrooms Crepidotus crocophyllus in Bee Creek Park. College Station, Texas, March 3, 2018
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Oysterling mushrooms Crepidotus crocophyllus on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest, near Huntsville. Texas, April 8, 2018Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Saffron oysterling mushroom (Crepidotus crocophyllus) on Kiwanis Nature Trail. College Station, Texas, May 25, 2018Kiwanis Nature Trail, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, 77843, United States
Oysterling mushrooms Crepidotus crocophyllus on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, November 16, 2019Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Close-up of oysterling mushrooms Crepidotus crocophyllus on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, May 31, 2020Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Oysterling mushrooms Crepidotus crocophyllus on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, May 31, 2020Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Saffron oysterling mushrooms (Crepidotus crocophyllus) on a log on Winters Bayou Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Cleveland, Texas, August 27, 2022Lone Star Hiking Trail, San Jacinto County, Texas, 77328, United States
Spores of saffron oysterling mushrooms (Crepidotus crocophyllus) (spore print light brown) collected on Winters Bayou Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Cleveland, Texas, August 27, 2022
Saffron oysterling mushrooms (Crepidotus crocophyllus) on hardwood on Forest Service Road 231 near Little Lake Creek Wilderness in Sam Houston National Forest near Richards. Texas, November 19, 2023Forest Service Rd 231, Montgomery County, Texas, United States
Underside of saffron oysterling mushroom (Crepidotus crocophyllus) on Forest Service Road 231 near Little Lake Creek Wilderness in Sam Houston National Forest near Richards. Texas, November 19, 2023Forest Service Rd 231, Montgomery County, Texas, United States
Spores (in KOH, spore print brownish) of saffron oysterling mushroom (Crepidotus crocophyllus) collected in Sam Houston National Forest near Richards. Texas, November 19, 2023Observations of Crepidotus crocophyllus in East and Central Texas reveal a widespread presence in various locations. The fungus was found in Bee Creek Park, College Station, and multiple trails in Sam Houston National Forest, including Caney Creek Trail and Winters Bayou Trail. It grew on different substrates, such as logs, hardwood, and forest floors. The observations spanned several years, from 2018 to 2023, with sightings in spring, summer, fall, and late fall. Spore prints were collected, showing a light brown to brownish color. The fungus was often found in wooded areas, suggesting a preference for shaded, humid environments. Multiple sightings on the same trails over the years indicate a persistent presence of Crepidotus crocophyllus in these regions. The observations provide insight into the habitat and distribution of this species in East and Central Texas.
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