Pleurotus opuntiae
(Durieu & Leville) Sacc.
White oyster mushroom
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Summary
Source: WikipediaPleurotus opuntiae is a species of Agaricales fungus that grows in the semi-arid climate of central Mexico and in New Zealand, whose mushroom is edible and considered a delicacy in the cuisine of indigenous peoples of Mexico. It is known as hongo de maguey común in Mexican Spanish, seta de chumbera/nopal in Peninsular Spanish, and kjoo'wada in Otomi language. Phylogenetic research has shown that while it belongs to the Pleurotus djamor-cornucopiae clade, it forms its own intersterility group, but it has also been claimed to be genetically inter-incompatible with Pleurotus australis, Pleurotus ostreatus (extra-limital), Pleurotus pulmonarius and Pleurotus purpureo-olivaceus of New Zealand.
Description
A temperate mushroom of the family Pleurotaceae in the genus Pleurotus. It is eaten fresh or dried, and can be cooked or roasted.
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Edible Uses
The mushroom is eaten fresh or dried and prepared by cooking or roasting.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant. It is eaten fresh or dried and cooked or roasted.
Where It Grows
Asia, China, Europe, Italy, Mediterranean, Mexico, New Zealand, North America, Sicily,
Also Known As
Baiceer
References (5)
- Alonso-Aguilar, L. E., et al, 2014, The cultural significance of wild mushrooms in San Mateo Huexoyucan, Tlaxcala, Mexico. Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 10:27
- Crowe, A., 1997, A Field Guide to the Native Edible Plants of New Zealand. Penguin. p 161
- Hall, I. R., et al, 2003, Edible and Poisonous Mushrooms of the World. Timber Press. p 215
- Lentini, F. and Venza, F., 2007, Wild food plants of popular use in Sicily. J Ethnobiol Ethnomedicine. 3: 15
- Montoya, A., et al, 2003, Traditional Knowledge about Mushrooms in a Nahua Community in the State of Tlaxcala, Mexico. Mycologia 95(5) pp. 793-806
