Beech mushroom, Clam shell
Hypsizygus tessellatus
Family: Tricholomataceae
What it is like
A mushroom.
Where it is found
It grows in temperate and tropical places.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Bangladesh, India, Japan
How it is used for food
The fruiting bodies are eaten. They are used in stir-fries and soups. They are best when young and firm.
Edible parts
Mushroom, fungus
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Brown beech, Brown clamshell mushroom, Buna-shimeji, Yamabiko hon-shimeji