Phoenix oyster, Indian oyster, Gray oyster
Pleurotus pulmonarius

Family: Pleurotaceae

What it is like

A mushroom.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Asia, Cameroon, Central Africa, China, Congo DR, Europe, Himalayas, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Italy, Japan, Laos, Mediterranean, Nepal, Northeastern India, SE Asia

How it is used for food

The fruiting bodies are eaten. It is very good for stir-fried dishes.

It is sold in local markets in Nepal and Laos.

Edible parts

Mushroom, fungus

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Feboh, Het nang lom, Kande chyau, Mukum-rathong, Pachei, Puo' tutu, Sajor caju, Usuhiratake

Synonyms

Agaricus pulmonarius Fr.; Dendrosarcus pulmonarius (Fr.) Kuntze; Pluerotus araucariicola Singer; Pleurotus cornucopiae Pers. var. pulmonarius Fr.; Pleurotus pulmonarius (Fr.) Quel.; Pleurotus pulmonarius var. lapponicus E. Lurw.;