Often found growing in large over-lapping rows like tiles on a roof, oyster mushrooms, are named for their oyster-like shape. The oyster mushroom's flesh has a mild, pleasantly mushroomy flavor, and they are delicious sautéed or in soups and sauces.

This pleasingly flavorful fungus can be used in any recipe that calls for mushrooms.

Health benefits:

The Oyster mushroom contains natural statins and lovastatins that are known to help in lowering cholesterol in the body.