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Pleurotus

Pleurotus

1 9.9
A group of mushrooms with white spores and often an off-center stem like the oyster mushroom
  • noun
  • /ˈplʊəroʊtəs/
  • Specialized
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  • The Pleurotus genus includes several edible mushrooms popular in many cuisines worldwide.

Examples

  • Researchers studied the growth patterns of Pleurotus under different environmental conditions.

  • Many chefs prefer Pleurotus for its versatility in dishes.

  • In Japan, Pleurotus species are cultivated for their nutritional and medicinal properties.

  • The Pleurotus mushroom is known for its delicate flavor.

  • The chef used pleurotus mushrooms to enhance the flavor of the risotto.

  • We found several pleurotus mushrooms growing on the fallen log in the forest.

  • The dish featured pleurotus mushrooms alongside roasted vegetables.

Compounds

Pleurotus phosphoreus
  • Specialized
9.9

A red mushroom that glows faintly in the dark and grows in Europe

Surface Forms

Pleurotus singular
Pleuroti plural

Etymology

Pleurotus comes from Greek parts pleuro- ('side') and -otus ('ear'), so it literally means 'side ear'. A helpful way to remember it is to picture ear- or oyster-shaped caps that grow on the side of wood with an off-center stem, which is why the name fits the oyster mushroom.