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King oyster mushroom

Also known as: French horn mushroom, Trumpet royale, Aliʻi oyster

The king oyster mushroom (Pleurotus eryngii) is an edible mushroom widely prized for its flavor, which can be compared to scallops. It can be found wild in the warmer temperate zones of the world, and is also cultivated, growing on straw, for commercial use. The particular way in which this species decomposes plant matter may also have industrial applications.

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King oyster mushroom (Pleurotus eryngii)

The tree mushroom family

Mushroom-forming fungi

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Perennial

Lifespan

4 inches

Plant Height

6 inches

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