Lately, I've received a number of emails asking me about oyster mushroom identification. The most recent one came in early December from a reader named Tracey. She writes: Wondering if you could help me. I| Mushroom Appreciation
The lilac oysterling mushroom (Panus conchatus) is a beautiful, delicate purple mushroom that fruits across North America. It looks similar to the highly sought after edible oyster mushroom, Pleurotus spp. The fact that both their names have oyster in them makes things even more confusing.| Mushroom Appreciation