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Panellus pusillus

Panellus pusillus

A species of Oysterlings.

Panellus pusillus, a fungus belonging to the Mycenaceae family, boasts a broad global reach, with documented occurrences across Australia, Asia, Europe, North America, and South America.

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Attributes of Panellus pusillus

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Cap Diameter
1 - 3 cm
Cap
5 - 27 mm broad; semicircular, convex to planate; nearly white to pale tan; dry, smooth; margin concolorous
Cap Surfaces
Smooth
Stem
Up to 6 mm long, 1 - 2 mm thick; enlarged downward or nearly equal; colored like the cap; finely pubescent
Flesh
Thin; firm; white
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Mildly earthy, generally nondescript.
Body Color
YellowWhitePink
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Scattered, Gregarious, Clustered
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
On wood
Species Status
Widely distributed
Endangered Species
No

Scientific Classification of Panellus pusillus

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Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Gilled fungi
Family
Bonnet mushrooms
Genus
Oysterlings
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Toxicity and Edibility of Panellus pusillus

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Is Panellus pusillus Toxic?

Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.