Veiled Oyster

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Pleurotus dryinus

Veiled Oyster, a reference photo
Photo: Jean-Pol GRANDMONT · CC BY 3.0 (licence)

Pleurotus dryinus, commonly known as the veiled oyster mushroom, is a species of fungus in the family Pleurotaceae. It grows on dead wood and is a weak pathogen, especially infecting broad-leaved trees.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Veiled 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 dryinus

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