Pale Oyster

Pleurotus pulmonarius (Fr.) Quél.

Also called: Summer Oyster Mushroom

Edibility

Edibility unknown — do not eat

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Lookalikes

No lookalikes are recorded for this species yet. That does not mean there are none. Many mushrooms look alike, so never rely on appearance alone.

Season

When this species has been recorded, by month, from open-licensed US and Canada observations. It shows when people report it, not a guarantee it is fruiting.

The highlighted bar is the current month.

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Recorded observations of Pale Oyster by month
MonthRecords
January12
February11
March7
April33
May120
June114
July195
August220
September167
October112
November33
December35

Where it is found

States and provinces with the most records. Check the foraging rules for the place you plan to visit.

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  • Oregon18 records
  • Minnesota17 records
  • Maryland16 records
  • Michigan14 records
  • Florida14 records
  • New Mexico10 records
  • Utah10 records
  • Louisiana9 records
  • Illinois9 records
  • South Carolina9 records
  • Wisconsin9 records
  • New Jersey7 records
  • West Virginia7 records
  • Vermont6 records
  • Kentucky5 records
  • Iowa5 records
  • Missouri4 records
  • Massachusetts4 records
  • District of Columbia4 records
  • Arkansas4 records
  • Maine3 records
  • Prince Edward Island3 records
  • Connecticut3 records
  • Texas3 records
  • Rhode Island2 records
  • Alabama2 records
  • Delaware2 records
  • Idaho2 records
  • Oklahoma1 records
  • Wyoming1 records
  • Mississippi1 records
  • Manitoba1 records
  • Hawaii1 records

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