White Oyster mushroom, Golden oyster, Yellow oyster mushroom
Pleurotus cornucopiae var. citrinopileatus
Family: Pleurotaceae
What it is like
A mushroom.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China, Taiwan
How it is used for food
The fruiting bodies are eaten.
Edible parts
Mushroom, fungus, vegetable
How it is grown
It is very perishable and has a short shelf life.
Its other names
Local names
Tamogitake, Yuhuangmo