Pink oyster mushroom is a striking mushroom that grows in the shape of an oyster shell. It has a brilliant pink color that fades as the mushroom ages. Pink oyster mushroom is primarily found in warmer climates growing on tropical hardwood trees.
Cap Diameter:
2 - 5 cm
Odor:
Pungent, almond-like, with chemical notes.
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Attributes of Pink oyster mushroom
Cap Diameter
2 - 5 cm
Height
4 - 8 cm
Cap
Cap 2 - 5 cm across; convex, flat to funnel-shaped; white, pinkish to pink; surface smooth
Cap Shape
Flat, Depressed
Cap Surfaces
Velvety
Gills
Decurrent; whitish, pinkish to pink
Gill Attachment
Decurrent
Stem
White, pinkish to pink; surface smooth
Flesh
Thin; translucent
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Pungent, almond-like, with chemical notes.
Body Color
Pink
Growth Form
Clustered, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
On wood
Species Status
Common
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Habitat of Pink oyster mushroom
Woodland
Distribution Area of Pink oyster mushroom
Africa,Central and South America,southern and eastern Asia,Australia,New Zealand
