Stinking Orange Oyster
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Stinking Orange Oyster
phyllotopsis nidulans
The Stinking Orange Oyster is a bright orange mushroom that can often be found growing on decaying wood. Its unique smell might not be pleasant, but it's a fun find for little explorers!
Habitat: Forests and woodlands, particularly on decaying logs and stumps.
Appearance
The Stinking Orange Oyster is a striking fan-shaped fungus with a bright orange to yellowish cap, often covered in dense, woolly hairs. Its crowded, orange gills radiate from where it attaches to wood, lacking a distinct stem. This gives it a shaggy, cup-like appearance.
KingdomFungiPhylumBasidiomycotaClassAgaricomycetesOrderAgaricalesFamilyPhyllotopsidaceaeGenusPhyllotopsis
Category
FungiRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
It loves growing in cool, damp weather, even into early winter!
It's called an 'oyster' but isn't a true oyster mushroom genus.
Its name 'nidulans' means 'nestling,' like it's cozy on logs!
Some say its smell is like old garlic or even rancid meat.
Special abilities
Ability
Stink Alarm
Stinking Orange Oyster can release a potent smell like rotten cabbage, which might warn off animals from eating it.
Ability
Wood Recycler
Stinking Orange Oyster can break down dead wood, returning its nutrients to the forest floor to help new plants grow.
Ability
Fuzzy Shield
Stinking Orange Oyster has a dense, fuzzy outer layer that might protect it from drying out or from small pests.
Measurements & details
- Edibility
- inedible
- Cap Diameter
- 2-10 cm
- Growth Substrate
- wood
- Season
- Fall to Winter
- Spore Color
- White to pale pink
Ecological connections
Traits
Solitary
Solitary animals live alone for most of their lives, only interacting with others for mating or parental care.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Decomposer
Describes organisms that break down dead organic material, recycling nutrients back into the ecosystem.
Forest
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
Also known as
Rotting Orange MushroomSmelly Oyster MushroomStinking Mushroom
Collections
Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Do not touch or eat wild mushrooms.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Stinking Orange Oyster edible?
inedible
How big is Stinking Orange Oyster?
2-10 cm
Where is Stinking Orange Oyster usually found?
Forests and woodlands, particularly on decaying logs and stumps.
What does Stinking Orange Oyster grow on?
wood
When is Stinking Orange Oyster in season?
Fall to Winter
What color are Stinking Orange Oyster spores?
White to pale pink
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