Lynx Paw Oyster

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Pleurotus levis

Lynx Paw Oyster, a reference photo
Photo: (c) Kristof Zyskowski, some rights reserved (CC BY) · CC BY 4.0 (licence)

Lentinus levis is a species of fungus in the family Polyporaceae. It can be found in subtropical to tropical climates in North America and is edible.

From Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Lynx Paw Oyster being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

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Classification

Kingdom
Fungi
Phylum
Basidiomycota
Class
Agaricomycetes
Order
Agaricales
Family
Pleurotaceae
Species
Pleurotus levis

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