Very common on Beech (Fagus) and most other broadleaved trees. May also be found on fallen trees and dead stumps.

The Oyster fungus produces soft, fleshy, shell-shaped mushrooms with a bluish-grey coloured upper surface.

They appear annually, usually in Autumn/Winter and are considered good to eat.  (Most large supermarkets sell Oyster Mushrooms).

Photo supplied by Terry marsh, Southampton.

Please Note: Many Fungi are toxic and individual reactions to them vary widely. Do not touch or eat fungi unless you have accurately identified them. Chris Skellern can not accept any legal responsibility or liability for errors in identification or for individual reactions to the consumption of fungi.

The following picture was taken by Robin Howorth. The fallen branch appears to be Oak and was snapped at Hampstead Heath, London.

The following picture was taken by Sharon Buss. The tree is a Cherry.

The following picture was taken by Chris Skellern. The fallen branch is from a Willow.