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Oyster Mushroom

Pleurotus ostreatus

Description:

I think these are oyster mushrooms. Found in New Orleans in a shady area near a pond. Growing on a fallen tree.

Habitat:

Fallen tree in a shady area near a pond. New Orleans.

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3 Comments

telfbailliet
telfbailliet 10 years ago

Thank y'all! I'll update the spotting now.

domesticgnome
domesticgnome 10 years ago

It's definitely Pleurotus. I love the cracked caps, as I don't see that often.

LuckyLogan
LuckyLogan 10 years ago

Look like and oyster mushroom to me.

telfbailliet
Spotted by
telfbailliet

New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Spotted on Nov 10, 2013
Submitted on Dec 21, 2013

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