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Enoki

Also known as: Velvet foot, Velvet stem, Winter fungus, Lily mushroom, Golden needle mushroom

The enoki grows wild on dead elm trees, and is also cultivated for human use. This flavorful species (Flammulina velutipes) has been used in dishes around the world for generations, being particularly high in nutrients. Though store-bought enoki are often plain white, wild ones can be found in a range of colors.

Scientific classification

Species

Enoki (Flammulina velutipes)

Physalacriaceae

Mushroom-forming fungi

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Annual

Lifespan

Deciduous

Leaf type

20 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

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