White oyster mushroom
Pleurotus opuntiae
Family: Pleurotaceae
What it is like
A mushroom.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It is eaten fresh or dried and cooked or roasted.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China, Europe, Italy, Mediterranean, Mexico, New Zealand, North America, Sicily
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Mushroom, fungus
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Baiceer