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Oyster mushroom
Pleurotus
Oyster mushrooms are soft, edible mushrooms with a delicate flavour and velvety texture. They are commonly used in stir-fries, soups, and as a meat substitute.
They are typically found growing on decaying wood or in forests. In the UK, they are cultivated in dark, damp conditions, often in mushroom farms.
Oyster mushrooms are generally safe to eat, but wild varieties should be foraged with caution, as some look similar to poisonous species.
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