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In the vast world of culinary delights, few ingredients offer the unique combination of texture, flavor, and versatility quite like the Bai Ling mushroom. Often referred to as "Bailing Mushroom" in some contexts—a possible anglicized spelling of its Chinese name "Bai Ling Gu" (白灵菇)—this rare edible fungus has captured the attention of food enthusiasts globally. Scientifically known as Pleurotus nebrodensis, the Bai Ling mushroom is a variety of oyster mushroom native to the grasslands and deserts of northwest China, particularly in regions like Xinjiang and Inner Mongolia. It is celebrated for its plump, meaty flesh that resembles abalone or scallops, earning it nicknames like "vegetarian abalone" or "white spirit mushroom."