(Found these while biking, growing by the side of the road. Interesting thing about the way Pleurotus ostreatus behaves in these parts: it only seems to grow within about a quarter-mile of the shore. I've found them many times, but always where you can at least smell, and often see, the bay.)
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Are these edible? I love oyster mushrooms but not so sure when found in the wild.
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They are indeed edible; choice, even. Same species as those sold in stores. Oysters are fairly easy to ID with a good guidebook and/or local websites, and apt to attract attention as they grow at eye level in conspicuous clusters.
ReplyDeleteAs always, the rule is never to eat anything that doesn't conform to technical descriptions. Since mushrooms can vary a lot in appearance, it's good to check several sources (this is where the Internet is useful; lots of different photos and descriptions available) before trying a given collection. Take note of where the mushroom was growing (on the ground vs. on wood; on or under what species of tree); that's important information for identification. Taking a spore print is also a very good idea for mushrooms you're not yet familiar with.
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DeleteI've never been interested in eating them, but I do like to admire them as they grow into lovely shapes.
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