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Golden oyster mushroom (Pleurotus citrinopileatus)
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Golden oyster mushroom

Pleurotus citrinopileatus · Pleurotaceae

The golden oyster mushroom has bright lemon-yellow caps that grow in clusters, and a mild scent.

FamilyPleurotaceae
SeasonCultivated all year
Spore printLight pink
Cap width2–10 cm
Stem length2–5 cm
Records in TurkeyNone yet
CultivationGrows at home
StatusEdible species

The golden oyster mushroom has bright lemon-yellow caps that grow in clusters, and a mild scent. In North America it has escaped from cultivation and become established in the wild, and it is reported that it may be displacing native fungal communities, so spent grow kits should not be dumped outdoors.

Also called: tamogitake, yellow oyster Turkish: Sarı istiridye mantarı

Golden oyster mushroom

How to recognise it

Golden oyster mushroom, part by part

No ring or volva Spore print: Light pink Thin white flesh; mild smell and taste.

Cap — Golden oyster mushroom
Cap2–10 cm, bright yellow to golden brown, velvety and dry.
Gills — Golden oyster mushroom
GillsWhite, crowded gills running down the stem.
StemWhite, cylindrical, often curved; 2–5 cm.

When and where

Cultivated all year

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The golden oyster mushroom is native to eastern Russia, northern China and Japan, and there are no wild records of it in Turkey (GBIF, 0). Cultivated golden oysters are produced all year round.

Where do golden oyster mushrooms grow?

The golden oyster mushroom grows on dead hardwood, especially elm. In cultivation it is grown on straw and sawdust.

In Turkey

The golden oyster mushroom does not grow wild in Turkey and is found only in cultivation.

Our map has no observations of golden oyster mushrooms from Turkey yet.

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In cultivation — Golden oyster mushroom
In cultivation
In its habitat — Golden oyster mushroom
In its habitat

Look-alikes

What could it be confused with?

Edible species

Branched oyster Pleurotus cornucopiae

Its very close European relative; some authors treat them as subspecies.

In the kitchen

Cooking with golden oyster mushrooms

Storing golden oyster mushrooms

Fresh · fridge3–7 daysKeep fresh golden oyster mushrooms unwashed in a paper bag in the fridge; delicate species are at the short end. Source
FrozenA few monthsFreeze golden oyster mushrooms cooked, not raw: sauté and cool them first. Source
DriedA few months – 1 yearKeep dried golden oyster mushrooms in an airtight jar in a cool, dry, dark place. Source

How to store mushrooms: the full guide →

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Golden oyster mushroom price list

Golden oyster mushroom price list
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Our prices for golden oyster mushrooms are published when the product is ready; for now we take waiting-list sign-ups. The market column shows prices seen on other sellers' pages on the date given; they are not our prices and may have changed.

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Frequently asked questions

Are golden oyster mushrooms edible?

Yes, the golden oyster mushroom is an edible species. Eat a wild one only after an expert has identified it with certainty.

When is golden oyster mushroom season in Turkey?

The golden oyster mushroom is native to eastern Russia, northern China and Japan, and there are no wild records of it in Turkey (GBIF, 0). Cultivated golden oysters are produced all year round.

Where do golden oyster mushrooms grow?

The golden oyster mushroom grows on dead hardwood, especially elm. In cultivation it is grown on straw and sawdust.

Where are golden oyster mushrooms found in Turkey?

The golden oyster mushroom does not grow wild in Turkey and is found only in cultivation.

What can the golden oyster mushroom be confused with?

The golden oyster mushroom can be confused with branched oyster (Pleurotus cornucopiae, edible species). Look-alikes are compared on this page.

What is the golden oyster mushroom called in Turkish?

In Turkish, the golden oyster mushroom (Pleurotus citrinopileatus) is called Sarı istiridye mantarı.

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