Lyophyllum shimeji

Lyophyllum shimeji, commonly known as the hon-shimeji is an edible species of fungus in the family Lyophyllaceae that grows in pine forests, often near man-made roads. It was originally only known from Japan, Korea and China, but presently has a known distribution that includes Russia, Estonia, Scandinavia, Czechia and Spain, as well as USA and Canada. It is particularly widespread in lichen pine forests in Sweden, Finland and Norway, after being confirmed from these countries as late as 2011.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Lyophyllum shimeji being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

• Lyophyllum fumosum
• Lyophyllum decastes
• Tricholoma smithii
• Tricholoma saponaceum — considered toxic
• Tricholoma vernaticum

Classification

Kingdom

Fungi

Phylum

Basidiomycota

Class

Agaricomycetes

Order

Agaricales

Family

Lyophyllaceae

Genus

Lyophyllum

Species

Lyophyllum shimeji

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