

clasentri
Benefit: Known as porcini, King Bolete or penny bun; prized for its rich, meaty flavor and culinary versatility.
Benefit: Gray bolete; edible with mild taste similar to other boletes.
Benefit: Edible species found in mixed woods; appreciated for firm texture.
Benefit: Pinewood King Bolete; firm and flavorful, highly regarded by foragers.
Benefit: Sculptured giant puffball; choice edible when young and gleba is firm and white.
Benefit: Giant puffball; edible when immature and white, noted for large size.
Benefit: Chanterelle; highly prized for fruity aroma, firm texture, and culinary versatility.
Benefit: Tube chanterelle; edible and flavorful, often used as a chanterelle substitute.
Benefit: Blewit; edible with lilac hue and nutty flavor; cook well to avoid upset.
Benefit: Gypsy mushroom; edible and flavorful but requires careful ID to avoid toxic lookalikes.
Benefit: Trumpet of Death; prized for intense smoky-sweet flavor despite ominous name.
Benefit: Hen of the Woods; supports immunity and metabolism, hearty texture and flavor.
Benefit: Lion’s Mane; neuroprotective and may enhance cognition; unique texture.
Benefit: Hedgehog mushroom; edible with spines instead of gills, mild nutty taste.
Benefit: Saffron Milk Cap; prized for firm flesh and orange latex, popular in Russia and Spain.
Benefit: Morels; must be cooked thoroughly to remove heat-labile toxins, highly prized for nutty flavor.
Benefit: Oyster Mushroom; industrially cultivated, rich in nutrients and versatile.
Benefit: Largest edible mushroom; symbiotic with termites; rare and valued where found.
Benefit: Matsutake; highly prized aromatic delicacy in Japanese cuisine.
Benefit: Bamboo Pith; edible in traditional Chinese dishes; delicate, sweet taste.
Benefit: Edible basidiomycete native to North American and European grasslands. Widely cultivated as button, cremini, and portobello mushrooms; versatile culinary uses.
Benefit: Commonly grown at industrial scale; delicate texture and mild flavor; rich in antioxidants and beta-glucans.
Benefit: Prized edible ascomycetes; nutty flavor; support for iron and mineral intake. Must be cooked thoroughly to neutralize heat-sensitive toxins.
Benefit: Rich in lentinan, supports immunity and cardiovascular health; common in Asian cuisine.
Benefit: Edible jelly-like fungus; high in fiber and supports cardiovascular health.
Benefit: Cultivated straw mushroom; tender texture and mild flavor; used in Asian cuisines.
Benefit: Edible when young; silky cap; delicate taste.
Benefit: Crisp texture; common in soups; supports digestive health.
Benefit: Similar to enoki; nutritionally rich; used in stir-fries.
Benefit: Edible jelly fungus; used for soups and desserts; supports skin health.
Benefit: Distinct nutty flavor; available in white and brown varieties; good source of protein.
Benefit: Robust flavor; used in garden cultivation; supports soil health.
Benefit: Velvet pioppini; meaty texture; common in Mediterranean cooking.
Benefit: Neuroprotective; stimulates nerve growth factor; enhances cognition and mood.
Benefit: Also called bamboo pith; prized in Chinese cuisine for delicate flavor and texture.