Author:
Qjure
Book:
Qjurious
Type:
Info
Chapter:
3-752.21.12
Pleurotus ostreatus
English: Oyster mushroom, Hiratake.
Content: source of anti-cholesterols, statins like Zocor; amino acids, Vit B, essential fatty acids and minerals, crude fibre, lipids, protein, carbohydrates.
Mycylogy
Aaprophytic white rot fungus growing on dead standing trees or fallen logs; carnivoous, parasitic on nematodes and bacteria; favours cool weather; may fruit in winter during thaw.