Late Autumn Oysterling

This is late autumn oysterling, Panellus serotinus. In Asia, it is known as mukitake. They have an olive hue when fresh and turn brownish beige as they age. Late autumn oysterling is edible but has a slightly tough texture and must be cooked thoroughly. They tend to be smaller in size than regular oyster mushrooms. They also tend to grow in small groups, unlike regular oysters which grow in larger groups.