Olive Oysterling
Taken at Strathclyde Park  on 11th December 2020 using Panasonic Lumix LX5
in macro mode.
Fact File



Olive Oysterling.
Species:
Order:
Family:
Sarcomyxa serotina.
Agaricales.
Marasmiaceae
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Edibility:

Mostly on fallen trees in well-shaded riverside locations.
3 - 10 cms
Up to 2 cms long.
Autumn, Winter.
Reported as edible but not very nice. It may contain carcinogens.


When picking any fungus for consumption, caution should be exercised at all times.