![]() ![]() One key feature that will help you identify oyster mushrooms is that they always grow on dead wood. Never consume a wild mushroom if you aren’t 100% certain of its identity. We have friends that do this, and they recommend oysters as an easy mushroom to begin cultivating. You can also purchase plugs and inoculate logs to grow oyster mushrooms. Generally, the day or two following a good summer rain is a great time to be in the woods! You’re more likely to find all sorts of tasty mushrooms, including oysters, chanterelles, chicken of the woods, and more. In the summer, cool, damp rainy periods are when I’m typically able to find oyster mushrooms. Oyster mushrooms will fruit with daytime temperatures in the 40°s and 50°s. In the fall, winter, and early spring, I always look for oysters on warm days after it has rained. I spotted the mushrooms in the photo above in late December. You’re most likely to find them in the spring in summer, but you can also find them in the fall and winter. Here in West Virginia, we watch for oyster mushrooms throughout the year. Aspen Oyster Mushroom (Pleurotus populinus).Pheonix Oyster Mushroom (Pleurotus pulmonarius).Pearl Oyster Mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus).Here are some of the species we commonly spot in Appalachia: Thankfully, all true oyster mushrooms are edible. There are many species of oyster mushrooms found in North America and throughout the world. ![]() This makes oyster mushrooms a good source of protein and vitamins for foragers. While we often think of mushrooms as vegetarians that feed on decaying plant matter, oyster mushrooms are carnivorous! These fantastic mushrooms feed on nematodes. These tasty mushrooms are relatively easy to identify safely and are common throughout North America. One of the first mushrooms I learned to identify, and forage was the oyster mushroom.
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