Pleurotus parsonsiae, also known as velvet oyster mushroom, is a species of edible fungus in the genus Pleurotus, endemic to New Zealand.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Pleurotus parsonsiae 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.
Easily confused with
- Conchomyces bursiformis
- Pleurotus purpureo-olivaceus
- Pleurotus australis
- Pleurotus ostreatus
- Pleurotus djamor
- Campanophyllum proboscideum
Classification
- Kingdom
- Fungi
- Phylum
- Basidiomycota
- Class
- Agaricomycetes
- Order
- Agaricales
- Family
- Pleurotaceae
- Genus
- Pleurotus
- Species
- Pleurotus parsonsiae
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