5,449 observationsLeast Concern
aspen oyster mushroom
Pleurotus populinus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Fungi ›Phylum: Basidiomycota ›Class: Agaricomycetes ›Order: Agaricales ›Family: Pleurotaceae ›Genus: Pleurotus
About
Pleurotus populinus, the aspen oyster mushroom, is a gilled fungus native to North America. It is found on dead wood of aspen and cottonwood trees (genus Populus). Although morphologically similar to Pleurotus ostreatus and Pleurotus pulmonarius, it has been shown to be a distinct species incapable of cross-breeding. P. populinus is reported to be edible. Unlike P. ostreatus, which fruits in the autumn and winter, P. populinus fruits in late spring and summer.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of aspen oyster mushroom is Pleurotus populinus.
- aspen oyster mushroom belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
- aspen oyster mushroom belongs to the phylum Basidiomycota.
- aspen oyster mushroom belongs to the class Agaricomycetes.
- aspen oyster mushroom belongs to the order Agaricales.
- aspen oyster mushroom belongs to the family Pleurotaceae.
- aspen oyster mushroom belongs to the genus Pleurotus.