Oyster family?

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  1. Butch

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    On a hot and muggy day, June 29, walking thru one of the local parks in Florence SC (Pee Dee Area, 80 mi W of Myrtle Beach, SC-80 mi S of Fayetteville NC) I happened across these mushrooms on a white oak. The only data I find close is the Pale Oyster. They have the anise odor, but these are almost slippery to the touch. The edges are also notched (see photos) which I find questionable. Any help would be appreciated. If they are in fact Oysters, I'm set to grow them in my back yard on some old hardwoods as I understand they are very easy to start.
    Note: White spore print.
     

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    I'm getting different results on edibility where some sites state it's not very pleasant while others just the opposite.
     
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    Locally anything that is considered a Summer 'oyster' usually is left alone? The Fall/Winter true Oysters are much more desirable as I can attest to. I think these ones you have are more desirable for beauty rather then flavor.
     
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    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Doesn't look like Ostrea edulis to me!
     
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    lol...the 'True Oyster' of the FUNGI sort...lol
     
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    I should have been a bit more careful with the photography. Oh well.
    RB Davis Photography
     

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