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 Pleurotus mitis
SynonymsAgaricus mitis
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: Pileus horizontal, reniform, even, glabrous, without a viscid pellicle, whitish, or often with a
more or less decided rufescent tinge, 1.5-2.5 cm. across; flesh very thin, tough, white; gills
adnate and slightly decurrent, closely crowded, narrow, simple, white; spores elliptical,
slightly curved, 4 x 2 µ; when young the pileus is spathulate and the stem quite distinct, truly
lateral, and up to 1 cm. long, sometimes very short, compressed and broadened towards the
pileus, powdered with white squamules.
Habitat: On fallen branches; on coniferous trees in Europe.
Distribution: Dannevirke, New Zealand. Australia,
Europe.
Notes: Resembling Panus stypticus in. habit, form, and size, but differing in its white colour,
glabrous pileus, and mild taste.
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