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Pink oyster mushroom (Pleurotus djamor)
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Pink oyster mushroom

Pleurotus djamor · Pleurotaceae

The pink oyster mushroom, with its pink, fan-shaped caps, is the showiest of the oyster mushrooms.

FamilyPleurotaceae
SeasonCultivated all year
Spore printPink
Cap width2–5 cm
Records in TurkeyNone yet
CultivationGrows at home
StatusEdible species

The pink oyster mushroom, with its pink, fan-shaped caps, is the showiest of the oyster mushrooms. Cooked, it turns meaty and chewy, and fried until crisp it is often compared to bacon. With a shelf life of only about a day, it is rarely seen in shops.

Also called: pink oyster Turkish: Pembe istiridye mantarı

Pink oyster mushroom

How to recognise it

Pink oyster mushroom, part by part

No ring or volva Spore print: Pink Sour when raw; after about a day it develops a sharp, urine-like smell.

Cap — Pink oyster mushroom
Cap2–5 cm wide and 3–7 cm long; fan-shaped, pink (white forms exist); margin inrolled.
Gills — Pink oyster mushroom
GillsLight pink to cream gills, running down the stem.
StemWhite with matted hairs; very short or absent.

When and where

Cultivated all year

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The pink oyster mushroom is a tropical and subtropical species with no wild records in Turkey (GBIF, 0). It is grown as a warmth-loving cultivated mushroom.

Where do pink oyster mushrooms grow?

The pink oyster mushroom grows on dead wood in tropical and subtropical regions, from Japan to New Zealand. In cultivation it is grown on straw or sawdust blocks.

In Turkey

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

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

See on the map

In cultivation — Pink oyster mushroom
In cultivation
In cultivation — Pink oyster mushroom
In cultivation

Look-alikes

What could it be confused with?

Pink oyster mushroom
Pink oyster mushroom
Oyster mushroom
Oyster mushroom
Edible species

Oyster mushroom Pleurotus ostreatus

Same genus; grey-brown caps and a preference for cool weather.

In the kitchen

Cooking with pink oyster mushrooms

On the blog

GrowingMushroom grow kit as a New Year gift: who it suits, which one, and how to give it4 min read

Storing pink oyster mushrooms

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

How to store mushrooms: the full guide →

Do not eat it raw; it needs thorough cooking to develop its meaty texture and flavour.

Grow it, buy it

Pink oyster mushroom price list

Pink oyster mushroom price list
ProductUsMarket (sourced, dated)
Pink oyster mushroom grow kit · SmallComing soon · waiting list—
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Fresh pink oyster mushroomsIn preparation · notify me—
Dried pink oyster mushroomsIn preparation · notify me—

Our prices for pink 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 pink oyster mushrooms edible?

Yes, the pink oyster mushroom is an edible species. Eat a wild one only after an expert has identified it with certainty. Do not eat it raw; it needs thorough cooking to develop its meaty texture and flavour.

When is pink oyster mushroom season in Turkey?

The pink oyster mushroom is a tropical and subtropical species with no wild records in Turkey (GBIF, 0). It is grown as a warmth-loving cultivated mushroom.

Where do pink oyster mushrooms grow?

The pink oyster mushroom grows on dead wood in tropical and subtropical regions, from Japan to New Zealand. In cultivation it is grown on straw or sawdust blocks.

Where are pink oyster mushrooms found in Turkey?

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

What can the pink oyster mushroom be confused with?

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

What is the pink oyster mushroom called in Turkish?

In Turkish, the pink oyster mushroom (Pleurotus djamor) is called Pembe istiridye mantarı.

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