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Oyster Mushroom

Pleurotus ostreatus

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Mushrooms

By Roger Phillips

Published 2006

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Oyster Mushroom Pleurotus ostreatus (Jacq.) P. Kumm. (illustrated 60% life size) Cap 6–14cm across, shell-shaped, convex at first, then flattening or slightly depressed, often wavy and lobed at the margin or splitting; variable in colour, flesh-brown or deep blue-grey, later more grey-brown. Stem 20–30Γ—10–20cm, excentric to lateral, or absent; white; woolly base. Flesh white; taste and smell pleasant. Gills decurrent; white at first, then with a yellowish tinge. Spores 7.5–11Γ—3–4ΒΌ, subcylindrical. Spore print lilac. Habitat often in large clusters on stumps and fallen or standing trunks, usually of deciduous trees, especially beech; all year. Common. Edible.

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