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Pink Oyster (Pleurotus djamor) — mushroom identification photo

Pink Oyster

Pleurotus djamor

✓ Edible
Always verify identification with multiple features before consuming
Cap color
pink,salmon
Cap size
5–15 cm
Gill color
white,cream
Gill attachment
decurrent
Stem
short, lateral, white
Texture
tender, soft
Habitat
dead hardwood, tropical forest
Fruiting season
year-round
Peak season
Year-round in warm climates

Key Identification Features

Preparation Notes

Excellent sauteed; sweet mild flavor; loses color when cooked; use quickly — perishable

Regions Found

Region data not available

Look-Alikes

No documented look-alikes on record.

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