Late Fall Oyster
Panellus serotinus
This mushroom is rated only as "edible" by Nation Audubon guide. I like firm mushrooms and rate it as good.
The top has an unappealing greenish ting to
it.
I always pre boil this mushroom before cooking as I want. This green color
dissolves in the boiling water and the mushroom turns white. The green
water is thrown away.
The underside looks like this:
And here is a typical group of them:
Growing on a fallen, rotten oak or maple tree.