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Shiitake

Also known as: Oakwood mushroom, Sawtooth oak mushroom

Lentinula edodes, commonly called the shiitake, is one of the most iconic and widely cultivated species of edible mushrooms in the world. The species, which is native to East and Southeast Asia, grows on dead oak and other hardwoods. Shiitakes boast a rich, meaty flavor and are used across a wide spectrum of Asian cuisines and have become popular in the West as well.

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Shiitake (Lentinula edodes)

Mushroom-forming fungi

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Perennial

Lifespan

3 inches

Plant Height

10-20 cm

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