Namekotake, Nameko
Pholiota nameko
Family: Strophariaceae
What it is like
A mushroom. They have a distinctive slippery coating. The caps are small, round and honey-coloured. The stems are long, thick, pale and curved.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It is grown in Japan.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Cambodia, China, Himalayas, Hong Kong, Japan, Nepal, SE Asia, Taiwan
How it is used for food
The fruiting bodies are eaten. They are used in miso soup.
The young mushrooms are sold fresh and in cans.
Edible parts
Mushroom, fungus, vegetable
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Huangu