Elm mushroom
Hypsizygus ulmarius
Family: Tricholomataceae
What it is like
A large white mushroom. It has a thick, almost central stalk.
Where it is found
It grows on elm trees and elm logs.
Countries/locations it is found in
Europe, Italy, Mediterranean, North America, Sicily, USA
How it is used for food
The young fruiting bodies are used. It can be eaten providing it is completely unripe.
Edible parts
Fungus, mushroom
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Shiro-tamagi-take
Synonyms
Tricholomopsis; Tricholoma ulmarius; Lyophyllum;