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Oyster Mushroom

Pleurotus ostreatus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Fungi ›Phylum: Basidiomycota ›Class: Agaricomycetes ›Order: Agaricales ›Family: Pleurotaceae ›Genus: Pleurotus

About

Pleurotus ostreatus, the oyster mushroom or oyster fungus, is a common edible mushroom. It was first cultivated in Germany as a subsistence measure during World War I and is now grown commercially around the world for food. It is related to the similarly cultivated king oyster mushroom. Oyster mushrooms can also be used industrially for mycoremediation purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Oyster Mushroom?
The scientific name of Oyster Mushroom is Pleurotus ostreatus.
What kingdom does Oyster Mushroom belong to?
Oyster Mushroom belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
What phylum does Oyster Mushroom belong to?
Oyster Mushroom belongs to the phylum Basidiomycota.
What class does Oyster Mushroom belong to?
Oyster Mushroom belongs to the class Agaricomycetes.
What order does Oyster Mushroom belong to?
Oyster Mushroom belongs to the order Agaricales.
What family does Oyster Mushroom belong to?
Oyster Mushroom belongs to the family Pleurotaceae.
What genus does Oyster Mushroom belong to?
Oyster Mushroom belongs to the genus Pleurotus.