Oyster mushroom
My contribution to #FungiFriday by @ewkaw
Oyster mushroom is a type of food mushroom that comes from the Basidiomycota group. The oyster mushroom belongs to the Homobasidiomycetes class, which is characterized by the general characteristics of a white to cream fruiting body, and a semicircular cap similar to an oyster shell, with a slightly concave center.
Oyster mushrooms usually grow in moist environments, such as in forests or near rivers. Usually, oyster mushrooms grow on a substrate of wood or other organic materials. Oyster mushrooms can be found all over the world and are very popular in Asia, especially in countries like Japan, Korea and China.
The fruit body of the oyster mushroom is shaped like an umbrella or an inverted umbrella, with a semicircular hood and a relatively short stem. The size of the fruiting body can vary, but is usually about 5 to 10 cm in diameter and about 5 to 15 cm in height. The underside of the oyster mushroom cap is covered by small combs called lamellae, where the mushroom spores grow and are released.
Oyster mushroom is one of the most popular types of edible mushrooms and is often used in cooking. Oyster mushroom has a soft taste and crunchy texture, so it is suitable for use in various types of cooking. Oyster mushrooms can be processed in various ways, such as fried, sautéed, or used as an additional ingredient in soup or other dishes.
Apart from its delicious taste, oyster mushrooms also have many health benefits. Oyster mushrooms contain many nutrients, including protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals such as iron and zinc. Oyster mushrooms also contain bioactive compounds such as beta-glucan, which can help boost the immune system and reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as cancer and diabetes.
However, keep in mind that not all mushrooms can be consumed, and some types of mushrooms can be toxic and dangerous to human health. Therefore, if you want to try consuming oyster mushrooms or other types of mushrooms, make sure to buy them from a reliable source or grow them yourself after learning the proper ways to do it.
| Camera Used | Realme 7i |
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| Type | Android |
| Photografer | @ekachiyuni |
| Location | Indonesia |
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I am a big fan of mushrooms and love to have them everywhere in my food. Yummy! I love the photos and keep up the good work!
Wow... that was nice Fungi kingdom, that Fungi looks so awesome and you take the photo of them with cool angle, that was nice mate. 👍
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this variety of mushrooms is really beautiful dear friend @ekachiyuni excellent photographs, I appreciate you letting us know that you have a beautiful afternoon
Such mushrooms are also found in India but no one eats them. From your post I came to know that it is also eaten and it is also very tasty.
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pretty good mushrooms