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Oyster Mushroom

Pleurotus ostreatus

Photo by Machi
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29.6785, -82.2086

Field Notes

Description:

Some of these were larger than my hand. Decurrent gills, white cap, tan underside.

Habitat:

I think they were on oak trees. Semi-flooded forest in newnans Lake Conservation Area

Notes:

Considered a choice edible when fresh

Reference Links:

Pleurotus ostreatus - Wikipedia

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