Pleurotus florida
Fovose
White oyster mushroom
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Description
A cultivated mushroom found in tropical and temperate regions, belonging to the family Pleurotaceae.
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Edible Uses
Oyster mushrooms are some of the most commonly cultivated edible mushrooms. They are prepared by being torn up or sliced, especially in stir fry or sauté, because they are consistently thin, and so will cook more evenly than uncut mushrooms of other types. They are often used in vegetarian cuisine. The crew of the Fram2 orbital mission are planning to grow oyster mushrooms in space for the first time. The code name for this experiment is Mission MushVroom, and is led by FOODiQ Global, an Australian company. If successful, these mushrooms could provide a sustainable food source during lengthy space missions.
Distribution
It grows in tropical and temperate places.
Where It Grows
Asia, India, Malaysia, SE Asia, Turkey, Türkiye,
Other Information
It is a cultivated plant.
References (4)
- Chin, H. F., 1999, Malaysian Vegetables in Colour. Tropical Press. p 106
- Mallikarjuna, S. E., et al, 2013, Mineral Composition of Four Edible Mushrooms. Journal of Chemistry, Article ID 805284, 5 pages
- Thatoi, H. & Singdevsachan, S. K., 2014, Diversity, nutritional composition and medicinal potential of Indian mushrooms: A review. African Journal of Biotechnology 13(4): 523-545
- Yildiz, A et al, 2005, Organic elements and protein in some macrofungi of south east Anatolia in Turkey. Food Chemistry 89: 605-609
