Pleurotus djamor, the pink oyster mushroom, is the flamboyant showstopper of the oyster clan—blushing coral to neon rose, with a tropical seafood aroma and a heat-loving, fast-fruiting temperament. Native to warm regions, it grows in ruffled tiers that look more like undersea coral than a forest fungus. In the Grand Cosmic Mycelial Network, it’s the carnival float of the fungal parade—thriving in controlled cultivation but quick to wilt in cold climates, making it a low ecological threat where winters bite. Still, its vibrancy demands responsible cultivation to keep the color where it belongs: in the grow room and on the plate.