Pleurotus citrinopileatus, the golden oyster mushroom, is the sunshine sibling of the oyster family—lemon-bright caps fanning like botanical chandeliers. Native to East Asia, it’s beloved for its delicate, nutty flavor and high-speed cultivation. But in the wild, that same vigor can push it into invasive territory, crowding out native decomposers. In TMN lore, it’s the gilded opportunist: radiant and delicious, but with a wild streak that can tilt the balance of the Network if unleashed without care.