Description
Pleurotus ostreatus is a common edible mushroom. It was cultivated for the first time in Germany during WWI to supplement food stock at a minimum measure. It is named because the fruiting body somewhat resembles an oyster shell. It is found in temperate and subtropical forests throughout the world. It is one of the few known carnivorous mushrooms as its mycelia can kill and digest nematodes. Similar to Blue Oysters, it is named because the fruiting bodies are pearly-white! Has a sweet, woodsy taste and can be a substitute for meat because of how well it holds its shape and consistency. Spores are 7–11 x 2–4 µm in size and cylindric-ellipsoid in shape.
Coontailblue23 –
I was so pleased to receive this beautiful Pearl Oyster Liquid Culture syringe from the great Milly Wyco. The one I received was a freebie actually that came as a bonus with another purchase from the site. I’ve been wanting to get into gourmet mushrooms for a long time and really just needed that nudge of confidence from someone other than myself. Milly provided that nudge when he sent me this sample; I am greatly appreciative! The LC he sent is clean, clearly labeled, and vigorously growing! I’m going to have lots of fun working with this. Thanks so much Milly!