Aspen Oyster

Pleurotus populinus

Also called: Aspen Oyster, Cottonwood Oyster, Poplar Oyster

Aspen Oyster (Pleurotus populinus)
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Overview

Spring oyster on aspen, cottonwood, and poplar. Replaces P. ostreatus on the genus Populus in much of the West.

Edibility
Edible
Rarity
common
Trophic mode
saprotrophic
Typical peak
Jun

Season

May–Jul — typical fruiting months: Apr, May, Jun.

Host trees & substrate

  • Aspen
  • Cottonwood

Where it grows

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