Shimeji
Lyophyllum decastes
Family: Tricholomataceae
What it is like
A small mushroom. There is a dimple at the top of the cap. The cap is light grey to light brown. They are 4 cm across.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China, Europe, India, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Mediterranean, Mexico, Middle East, North America, Russia
How it is used for food
It is sold in local markets.
Edible parts
Mushroom, fungus
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Clavito, Clustered dome cap, Hatake-shimeji, Heye lizhesan
Synonyms
Clitocybe decastes (Fr.:Fr.) Kummer; Tricholoma aggregatum (Schaeff.) Constant. & Dufour; Tricholoma conglobatum;