Lentinus sajor-caju (formerly Pleurotus sajor-caju) is a species of mushroom from Polyporaceae family.
Taxonomy The current name Lentinus sajor-caju was named by Elias Magnus Fries in 1838.
The name Pleurotus sajor-caju is often incorrectly used by cultivator-mycologists for Pleurotus pulmonarius, a commonly cultivated species of oyster mushroom.
Description Pileus: 4–8 cm, infundibuliform, white to yellowish brown to light brown Gills: Decurrent Spore print: White Stipe: White and short, with an annulus (ring) Odour: Not distinct
Comparison to Pleurotus pulmonarius L. sajor-caju has an annulus (ring on the stipe), P. pulmonarius has a bare stipe. L. sajor-caju is composed of trimitic or dimitic hyphae. P. pulmonarius is monomitic.
Ecology and habitat This species is saprophytic, and grows on rotten wood in various regions, including India, China, Thailand, Malaysia and Tanzania.
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