Source-reviewed species profile

Indian oyster Pleurotus pulmonarius

Pale fan-shaped cap with decurrent gills and a short lateral stem. This profile covers broad field features, season and habitat for learning.

Where can I find indian oyster?

Dead deciduous wood, especially birch, aspen and related trees.

In Mycoverse you can select Indian oyster and compare candidate search areas using a species-specific assessment of rainfall, estimated soil moisture, temperature, forest type, tree signals, canopy cover, terrain and season. Where source coverage is available, the assessment also uses historical species observations. Historical observations are historical data, not recent finds.

Learning content – not identification

Images, text and app suggestions cannot confirm a species or food safety.

Field features

  • Pale fan-shaped cap with decurrent gills and a short lateral stem.

Habitat and search guidance

Dead deciduous wood, especially birch, aspen and related trees.

Months

June–November

Species requiring extra care

Compare the complete mushroom, habitat and season. These cards support learning; they do not identify a finding.

Safety status

Included with a food status in the Norwegian 2026 Norm List. This learning profile never confirms a finding or that it is safe to eat. Use qualified local expertise.

Sources and review status

Last reviewed: 25 August 2026.

Take the profile outdoors.

Follow the species, view local seasonal signals and use field guidance in the app.