Fungus In season

Veiled Oyster

Pleurotus

Description

Edible; firmer flesh; partial veil remnants give a veiled appearance; cap surface hairy to woolly; decurrent gills; can appear bracket-like

Habitat

Saprobic (and weakly parasitic) on dead or living hardwood—especially oak, beech, horse chestnut; occurs across Britain & Ireland on wounds or stumps

Hazards & care

Considered edible but less palatable—tougher texture and mild flavor; no known toxicity

Updated 2026-08-07T10:16:12.884Z · Added 2025-08-25T08:09:11.782Z
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