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Oyster Mushroom

Pleurotus ostreatus

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (5 countries), and North America (United States).

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Fungi (เห็ดรา)
Phylum
Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class
Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order
Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family
Pleurotaceae
Genus
Pleurotus
Species
Pleurotus ostreatus (Oyster Mushroom)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish orellana, pleuroto en forma de ostra, pleuroto de madera
German Austernseitling

Similar Species in Pleurotus

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Pale Oyster
Pleurotus pulmonarius
Least Concern
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King Oyster
Pleurotus eryngii
Not Evaluated
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Pleurotus calyptratus
Vulnerable
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Veiled Oyster
Pleurotus dryinus
Least Concern
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Aspen Oyster Mushroom
Pleurotus populinus
Not Evaluated
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Golden Oyster Mushroom
Pleurotus citrinopileatus
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Oyster Mushroom?
The scientific name of Oyster Mushroom is Pleurotus ostreatus. It belongs to the genus Pleurotus.
What is the conservation status of Oyster Mushroom?
Oyster Mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Oyster Mushroom live?
Oyster Mushroom is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (5 countries), and North America (United States).. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Taiwan, United States.
What family does Oyster Mushroom belong to?
Oyster Mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus) belongs to the genus Pleurotus, which is part of the taxonomic family Pleurotaceae.
Is Oyster Mushroom endangered?
No, Oyster Mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Oyster Mushroom belong to?
Oyster Mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (เห็ดรา).
What are the closest relatives of Oyster Mushroom?
The closest relatives of Oyster Mushroom in the genus Pleurotus include Pale Oyster, King Oyster, , Veiled Oyster, Aspen Oyster Mushroom.

Native Range — 7 Countries

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Genus Pleurotus — 7 Species

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Oyster Mushroom
Pleurotus ostreatus
LC
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Pale Oyster
Pleurotus pulmonarius
LC 🐾
King Oyster
Pleurotus eryngii
NE 🐾
Pleurotus calyptratus
VU 🐾
Veiled Oyster
Pleurotus dryinus
LC 🐾
Aspen Oyster Mushroom
Pleurotus populinus
NE 🐾
Golden Oyster Mushroom
Pleurotus citrinopileatus
NE
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