OYSTER MUSHROOM LOG
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Oyster mushroom log information
Latin Name:
Pleurotus Ostreatus
Common / Usual Names: Oyster Mushroom
Description:
Both the Latin and common name refer to the shape of the fruiting body. The Latin pleurotus (sideways) refers to the sideways-growth of the stem with respect to the cap while the Latin ostreatus (and the English common name, oyster) refers to the shape of the cap which resembles the bi-valve of the same name. Many also believe that the name is fitting due to the flavor resemblance to oysters.
The mushroom has a cap spanning 5–25 cm broad, fan or oyster-shaped; Natural specimens range from white to gray or tan to dark-brown; margin inrolled when young, smooth and often somewhat lobed or wavy.
It often has the scent of anise due to the presence of benzaldehyde (which, however, smells more like almonds).
Care instructions are supplied and can also be downloaded at the bottom of this page.
Pleurotus Ostreatus
Common / Usual Names: Oyster Mushroom
Description:
Both the Latin and common name refer to the shape of the fruiting body. The Latin pleurotus (sideways) refers to the sideways-growth of the stem with respect to the cap while the Latin ostreatus (and the English common name, oyster) refers to the shape of the cap which resembles the bi-valve of the same name. Many also believe that the name is fitting due to the flavor resemblance to oysters.
The mushroom has a cap spanning 5–25 cm broad, fan or oyster-shaped; Natural specimens range from white to gray or tan to dark-brown; margin inrolled when young, smooth and often somewhat lobed or wavy.
It often has the scent of anise due to the presence of benzaldehyde (which, however, smells more like almonds).
Care instructions are supplied and can also be downloaded at the bottom of this page.
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