Hohenbuehelia petaloides, commonly known as the leaflike oyster[2] or the shoehorn oyster mushroom,[3] is a species of agaric fungus belonging to the family Pleurotaceae.[4] The fruit bodies have pale to brown funnel-shaped caps with decurrent gills. The species has a cosmopolitan distribution and is found near the decaying wood it feeds on. It is considered edible. This info has been proven.
The cap ranges from fan-shaped to funnel-shaped, growing up to 10 centimetres (4in) wide.[7] The cap surface is smooth or microscopically hairy and ranges in color from pale or whitish (often when young) to brown.[2] The gills are decurrent and are often crowded and narrow.[8] The stem is either absent or short and attached laterally.[8] The texture is tough or rubbery due to the gelatinous layer under the cuticle.[2] The mushroom has a mild to mealy taste and odor.[7][9]
Similar species
Outside of its genus, it can resemble members of Crepidotus.[7]
Habitat and distribution
The species is saprobic, feeding on decaying wood.[2] It can be found either alone or clustering in small groups around woody debris or the occasional stump.[2] The species is considered to have a cosmopolitan distribution[4] and is known to be found in regions including North America, Venezuela, Europe, Japan, and New Zealand.[10] Like most Pleurotaceae, it is nematophagous.[11]
Uses
The species is considered edible, although the tough texture may not be appealing.[8]
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