Oyster Mushroom
Pleurotus ostreatus
Identification of Pleurotus Species (Oyster Mushroom)
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Caractéristiques clés
- Cap is irregular
- lobed
- and wavy
- Gills are crowded
- white to cream
- and deeply decurrent
- Stem is short
- thick
- and eccentric or lateral
- Flesh is firm and white
- Typically grows in dense
- overlapping clusters on wood
Couleur :
Cream to pale buff/white
Odeur :
Unknown
Mode de croissance :
Clustered
Environnement :
Wood
Habitat et distribution
Habitat :
Deciduous wood, logs, or stumps
Distribution :
Cosmopolitan, common across Europe
Saisonnalité :
Autumn to Spring (P. ostreatus) or Spring to Autumn (P. pulmonarius)
Critères de confirmation
- Spore print color not assessed
- Exact growth substrate not confirmed (critical for distinguishing lookalikes)
Valeur économique
Demande du marché :
High - Widely cultivated and consumed globally
Gamme de prix :
$5-15/lb fresh
Usage commercial :
Foodstuff, culinary ingredient, and medicinal research
Espèces similaires
Angel Wing
Pleurocybella porrigens
Différences clés :
- Grows primarily on conifer wood
- Lacks a substantial stem; thinner and more delicate structure
Ghost Fungus
Omphalotus nidiformis
Différences clés :
- Not native to Europe (primarily Australia/Asia)
- Glows in the dark (bioluminescent)
Action recommandée
Do not consume without expert confirmation. Verify spore print color (white to lilac) and confirm growth substrate (hardwood).