Pleurotus ostreatus
Overview
Common and easily recognisable shelf fungus.
Habitat
Dead hardwood, especially beech.
Season
Autumn to winter.
Identification Notes
Fan-shaped caps, white gills running down stem.
Uses
Excellent edible.
Lookalikes & Cautions
Few dangerous lookalikes.
Foraging Notes
Harvest clusters carefully to avoid damaging wood.
