Lung oyster
A species of Oysters, Also known as Indian oyster, Phoenix mushroom, Tree oyster Scientific name : Pleurotus pulmonarius Genus : Oysters
Lung oyster, A species of Oysters
Also known as:
Indian oyster, Phoenix mushroom, Tree oyster
Scientific name: Pleurotus pulmonarius
Genus: Oysters
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Description
Developing all around the northern hemisphere, lung oyster mushrooms grow in overlapping shelf-like clusters on deciduous branches, trunks, and fallen logs in the wild. They are easy to cultivate on other substrates, like spent coffee grounds and sawdust, for commercial production. They are generally considered safe to eat, although some people may develop allergies.
Colors
Brown
Yellow
Bronze
White
Cream
Habitat
The lung oyster grows on deciduous trees such as aspen, alder, or willow. It can be found both on living and dead trees, on branches, logs, and stumps.
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General Info
Edibility
Lung oysters are considered "choice" edibles. Among the many edible oyster mushrooms (genus Pleurotus), they are perhaps the most commonly cultivated, though they are also wild-collected in large amounts as well. All parts of lung oysters are edible, and they thankfully have few or no harmful lookalikes. These mushrooms maybe sauteed in butter or oil, incorporated into soups or stews, or dried for later use.
Habitat
The lung oyster grows on deciduous trees such as aspen, alder, or willow. It can be found both on living and dead trees, on branches, logs, and stumps.
Growth Form
Saprobic
Sporocarp Height
60 mm
Cap Diameter
3–10 cm
Endangered Species
No
Habit
Saprophytic
Substrate
On wood
Smell
Odor distinctive; taste mild
Spore Print
Whitish, grayish, lilac
Species Status
Widely distributed in North America
How to identify it?
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Club fungi Class
Mushroom-forming fungi Order
Gilled fungi Family
The tree mushroom family Genus
Oysters Species
Lung oyster 
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