Branching Oyster

Pleurotus cornucopiae

Family: Pleurotaceae

Also called: Branching Oyster, Trumpet Oyster

Branching Oyster (Pleurotus cornucopiae)
Photo:This image was created by user Iv Merlu (Merlu) at Mushroom Observer, a source for mycological images.You can contact this user here.(CC BY-SA 3.0)View original source →

Overview

Pale cream funnel-shaped oyster on dead European elm, oak, and ash. Gills run far down a long central stem. Spring through autumn. Mild edible — slightly tougher than the common oyster.

Edibility
Edible
Rarity
common
Trophic mode
saprotrophic
Typical peak
Aug

Season

Jun–Oct — typical fruiting months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct.

Host trees & substrate

  • Dead elm
  • Dead oak
  • Dead ash

Where it grows

See live fruiting predictions for Branching Oyster on the forecast home page, or browse the full field guide.

Always confirm wild-mushroom identification with multiple sources and a knowledgeable local expert before consuming. Read the foraging safety guide.