Lynx Paw Oyster (Pleurotus levis)
Lynx Paw Oyster (Pleurotus levis)
Lynx Paw Oyster (Pleurotus levis)
Lynx Paw Oyster (Pleurotus levis)
Lynx Paw Oyster (Pleurotus levis)
Lynx Paw Oyster (Pleurotus levis)
Lynx Paw Oyster (Pleurotus levis)
Lynx Paw Oyster (Pleurotus levis)
Lynx Paw Oyster (Pleurotus levis)
Lynx Paw Oyster (Pleurotus levis)
Lynx Paw Oyster (Pleurotus levis)
Lynx Paw Oyster (Pleurotus levis)
Lynx Paw Oyster (Pleurotus levis)
Lynx Paw Oyster (Pleurotus levis)
Lynx Paw Oyster (Pleurotus levis)
Lynx Paw Oyster (Pleurotus levis)
Lynx Paw Oyster (Pleurotus levis)
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Lynx Paw Oyster

Pleurotus levis

Life > Fungi > Basidiomycota > Agaricomycotina > Agaricomycetes > Agaricomycetidae > Agaricales > Pleurotineae > Pleurotaceae > Pleurotus


Description

The Lynx Paw Oyster (Pleurotus levis) is a decomposer of wood that can be found in the spring through fall. It can become quite large compared to other Pleurotus sp.. It is colored white to cream to light yellow. The flesh bruises yellow when damaged or cut. The gills are cream to yellow colored and decurrent. The spore print is white.


Observations

May 7th, 2024 Andrew Property
Lynx Paw Oyster (Pleurotus levis)

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Growing on Bitternut Hickory (Carya cordiformis) in a deep split. Adjacent to deep draw in a thicket of Black Cohosh (Actaea racemosa) in mixed Oak/Hickory woodland.

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