It has brown fibrils and scales which wear away, leaving a smooth surface.

[8] The fungus Hypomyces tremellicola is a parasite that deforms this species' cap.

[11] Similar species include Crepidotus applanatus, C. crocophyllus, and Pleurotus ostreatus.

[1] The hardwood includes tree trunks, fallen branches, and sawdust.

[1] The species can commonly be found in temperate zones of North and South America and Europe,[12] from July to September in the northern hemisphere.