Golden oyster mushroom
Pleurotus citrinopileatus
Family: Pleurotaceae
What it is like
A mushroom.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Northeastern India, Russia, Taiwan
How it is used for food
The fruiting body is cooked with dried fish and soybean.
It is a popular edible mushroom. It is sold in local markets.
Edible parts
Fungus, mushroom
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Mukhum mouser, Nriepa, Pasonhlung