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 Crepidotus mollis
SynonymsAgaricus mollis
BiostatusPresent in region - Origin uncertain
Article: Massee, G.E. (1899) [1898]. The fungus flora of New Zealand. Transactions and Proceedings of the New Zealand Institute 31: 282–349 Wellington:.
Description: Imbricated, horizontal; pileus obovate or reniform, flaccid, sessile, or with the posterior of the
pileus narrowed into a. strigose stem-like base, soft and flaccid, glabrous, pale dingy tan, then
greyish, 3-7 cm. across ; flesh rather gelatinous, soft; gills radiating from the point of
attachment of the Pileus, more or less decurrent, crowded, about 3 mm. broad, whitish, then
watery cinnamon ; spores elliptical, dingy brown, 8-9 x 6 µ.
Habitat: On rotten trunks and stumps.
Distribution: Dannevirke, New Zealand. Australia, Borneo, Europe, United
States.
Notes: When large the margin of the pileus is frequently more or less lobed or uneven. Remarkable
for the soft consistency of the entire fungus.
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