White matsutake, American matsutake, American pine mushroom, Pine mushroom
Tricholoma magnivelare
Family: Tricholomataceae
What it is like
A mushroom. It grows 10-15 cm high. It can grow alone or in groups. The cap is white when young and becomes brownish. It is curved but becomes flat.
Where it is found
It grows in sandy soil under conifer trees. The mushrooms are hidden under a layer of needles that are indicated by forming a mound.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Canada, China, Mexico, North America, USA
How it is used for food
The fruiting bodies are eaten. They are used in stir-fried dishes and grilled or added to soups.
Edible parts
Fungus, mushroom
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Meizhou songrong
Synonyms
Armillaria magnivelaris (Peck) Murrill; Armillaria ponderosa Sacc,; and others