ℹ️ Edibility Note
Always ensure proper identification before consumption, as some mushrooms can have toxic lookalikes. Cooking is recommended to enhance safety and flavor.
Description
Pleurotus citrinopileatus is characterized by its bright yellow to golden cap, which can reach up to 10 cm in diameter. The gills are white to cream and run down the stem, and the stem itself is typically off-center and stout.
Habitat & Distribution
Habitat: Grows on decaying wood, particularly hardwoods, and can also be found on wood chips and stumps.
Region: Native to Southeast Asia, but also found in other tropical and subtropical regions worldwide.
Seasonality
Typically fruits in late summer to early fall.
Common Lookalikes
Always verify identification to avoid these similar species:
- Pleurotus ostreatus (edible) - Generally has a more grayish color and a more pronounced oyster shape.
- Hypsizygus ulmarius (edible) - Has a more elongated cap and grows on elm trees.
- Gymnopilus underwoodii (unknown) - Has a rusty brown spore print and is not edible.
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