The difference between Coprinus comatus and Pleurotus eryngii

Coprinus comatus is shaped like turkey leg, the color of the cap is generally white, the shape of Pleurotus eryngii is like a bowling ball or stick, and the cap is generally gray. Coprinus comatus is pointed at the top, thick at the top and thin at the bottom, and it will be softer to squeeze it with your hands. Pleurotus eryngii is flat-topped, almost as thick as the top and bottom, and has a hard feeling when squeezed with hands.

Difference one: different families and genera. Coprinus comatus (scientific name Maotou Ghost Umbrella) is a fungus of the genus Pleurotus ostreatus (Pleurotus ostreatus), which is named because it is shaped like a chicken leg and its meat is like shredded chicken. Pleurotus eryngii is a fungus of Pleurotus ostreatus, which is named because of its almond flavor and the taste of mushroom like abalone.

Difference two: the distribution is different. Coprinus comatus is distributed in temperate and subtropical humid areas. China is mainly produced in northern provinces, mostly in grasslands, woods, ground, and roots; Pleurotus eryngii is distributed in Euro-Mediterranean region, Middle East and North Africa, but also grows in some parts of Asia.

Difference three: different appearance. Coprinus comatus is shaped like turkey leg, the color of the cap is generally white; the shape of Pleurotus eryngii is like a bowling ball or stick, the bowling ball is covered with a small belly, the stick is about the same thickness, and the cap is generally gray. Coprinus comatus is pointed at the top, thick at the top and thin at the bottom, and it will be relatively soft when pinched with the hands; Pleurotus eryngii is flat-topped, almost as thick as the top and bottom, and has a hard feeling when pinched with the hands.