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Oyster Mushroom

Pleurotus Ostreatus

Photo by RobertShinn
Published on Project Noah
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35.0078, -97.0929

Field Notes

Description:

4"-9"

Habitat:

on a decaying deciduous log in fall

Notes:

These are really delicious sauteed in butter or olive oil...and like the name implies has a chewy consistency.

Species ID Suggestions

Pleurotus ostreatus

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Comments (1)
shebebusynow
I've got some fruiting on downed alder right now.

Spotted for Missions

Mission
Mushroom Mapping
Photographed
PublishedAugust 16, 2011

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