oyster mushroom

American  

noun

1. oyster cap.

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oyster mushroom British  

noun

1. an edible fungus, Pleurotus ostreatus, having an oyster-shaped cap, commonly found growing in clusters on the trunks of broad-leaved trees

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Etymology

Origin of oyster mushroom

First recorded in 1870–75

Example Sentences

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oyster mushroom

Although it is an attractive and edible species, the golden oyster mushroom has demonstrated its ability to escape cultivation and establish itself in the wild, where it can outcompete native fungi.

From Science Daily ● Apr. 24, 2026

The oyster mushroom produces chemicals to paralyze its nematode prey within a few minutes of contact.

From National Geographic ● Dec. 12, 2023

The pita bread was thick, warm and fluffy, and the fried oyster mushroom had a texture similar to fried onions, topped with sliced cucumbers, pickled onions, shredded lettuce and a generous drizzling of aji amarillo.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 18, 2023

“Somebody sees this thing and they think it looks wild and extraterrestrial,” she said, “but it’s a pink oyster mushroom that cooks beautifully into something that tastes like barbecue pork.”

From Washington Post ● Apr. 13, 2023

Of the two well known types of mushrooms, the button mushroom is more prone to disease whereas the oyster mushroom is hardier.

From Free from School by Alvares, Rahul