genus Pleurotus

Noun

Meaning

agarics with white spores and caps having an eccentric stem; an important mushroom of Japan

Synonyms

Hypernyms

Examples

Of all mushrooms commonly consumed, oyster mushrooms in the genus Pleurotus stand out as exceptional allies for improving human and environmental health. These mushrooms enjoy a terrific reputation as the easiest to cultivate, richly nutritious and medicinally supportive. Paul Stamets

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