Synonym: Agaricus malachius.
Crepidotus malachius is a small to medium-sized, fan-shaped or semicircular fungus with a wavy or lobed margin, typically 1-4 cm in diameter. Its cap is grayish-brown to brown, often with a greenish tint, and features a velvety to fibrillose surface. The gills are crowded, narrow, and pale yellowish to pinkish-buff. It grows on deciduous logs, stumps, and branches, particularly oak and elm. In East and Central Texas, Crepidotus malachius is commonly found in woodland areas, especially during the spring and fall months, often fruiting in large numbers on fallen timber.
Oysterling mushrooms Crepidotus malachius on an oak log on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest, near Huntsville. Texas, May 26, 2018
Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Oysterling mushrooms Crepidotus malachius on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest, near Huntsville. Texas, May 26, 2018Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Gills of oysterling mushrooms Crepidotus malachius on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest, near Huntsville. Texas, May 26, 2018Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Oysterling mushrooms Crepidotus malachius on an oak log on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, September 11, 2020Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USAObservations of Crepidotus malachius in East and Central Texas reveal that the fungus grows on oak logs, specifically along the Caney Creek Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. On May 26, 2018, the mushrooms were found near Huntsville, with detailed observations of their gills. Similar findings were recorded on September 11, 2020, north of Montgomery, where the oysterling mushrooms were again spotted on an oak log. The fungus appears to thrive in this region, with sightings occurring during both spring and fall seasons. The consistent presence of Crepidotus malachius on oak logs suggests a possible symbiotic relationship between the fungus and its host tree. Further observations are needed to fully understand the habits and habitats of this species in East and Central Texas. The sightings provide valuable insights into the distribution and growth patterns of Crepidotus malachius.
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