Oyster mushroom
A species of Oysters, Also known as Pearl oyster Scientific name : Pleurotus ostreatus Genus : Oysters
Oyster mushroom, A species of Oysters
Also known as:
Pearl oyster
Scientific name: Pleurotus ostreatus
Genus: Oysters
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Description
Oyster mushrooms grow wild but are also cultivated for sale in supermarkets. They can even be cultivated at home. They will grow on coffee grounds and spent grain, and are occasionally even fashioned into an environmentally-friendly substitute for styrofoam. There are several toxic look-alike species, so it is best to buy these mushrooms at the store.
Colors
Brown
Gray
White
Habitat
This mushroom prefers hardwood trees, particularly beech and oak, but may also occasionally feed on conifers. Oyster mushrooms grow in shelf-like clusters on both living trees and dead logs.
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General Info
Edibility
Oyster mushroom is one of the most consumed mushrooms around the world. It is particularly a delicacy in Japanese, Korean, and Chinese cuisines. The mushroom itself has a nutty taste, which is best when the mushroom is young. Use caution, however, as there are some toxic lookalikes such as Ghost fungus and Ivory funnel.
Habitat
This mushroom prefers hardwood trees, particularly beech and oak, but may also occasionally feed on conifers. Oyster mushrooms grow in shelf-like clusters on both living trees and dead logs.
Growth Form
Saprobic; clustered
Sporocarp Height
0.5 inches
Cap Diameter
6 inches
Endangered Species
No
Habit
Saprophytic
Substrate
On wood
Smell
Faint aroma of aniseed
Spore Print
Whitish, pale lilac, pale lilac-grey
Species Status
Widely distributed
Distribution Area
North America, Europe, northern Asia
How to identify it?
Similar Species
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Club fungi Class
Mushroom-forming fungi Order
Gilled fungi Family
The tree mushroom family Genus
Oysters Species
Oyster mushroom 
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