Is Pleurotus eryngii Pleurotus ostreatus?
No. Different shapes: the cap of Pleurotus eryngii is fan-shaped or semi-shaped, with wavy edges, thick meat and good toughness. However, the cap of Pleurotus ostreatus is round or semicircular, with smooth edges, relatively thin meat and tender texture. The color and taste are different: the cap of Pleurotus eryngii is dark in color, slightly sticky on the surface and full in taste. The cap of Pleurotus ostreatus is light in color and relatively light in taste.