Pine mushroom, Matsutake
Armillaria edodes
Family: Tricholomataceae
What it is like
A mushroom. The stem of the mushroom is long and thick. Matsutake is Tricholoma matsutake and Armillaria edodes is a synonym of Lentinula edodes.
Where it is found
It grows under red pine forests.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China, Indochina, Japan, Korea, Laos, Myanmar, SE Asia, Vietnam
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Mushroom, fungus
How it is grown
They are best picked when not yet open and with a pointed cap.
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Armillaria matsutake; Tricholoma matsutake;