Lion’s Mane (Hericium erinaceus): Fluffy Genius of the Forest Also called bearded tooth, pom-pom, and “that fluffy brain mushroom.” Introduction Meet Lion’s Mane—the mushroom that looks like a cloud got a stylish haircut. Its scientific name is Hericium erinaceus, and its cascading spines give it a unique texture and a habit of soaking up flavor […]
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Maitake (Grifola frondosa): The Dancing Mushroom Guide Also known as “Hen of the Woods,” and yes—people have been known to dance upon finding it. Introduction Meet Maitake—the mushroom that turns forest floors into ruffled ball gowns. Its Latin name, Grifola frondosa, hints at its leafy (fronded) shape, while its Japanese name means “dancing mushroom” (legend
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Introduction Meet the warm-weather cousin of the classic oyster: Phoenix oyster (Pleurotus pulmonarius). It grows fast, tastes delicate, and looks like it dressed for summer. If P. ostreatus is the reliable all-season friend, pulmonarius is the friend who shows up in June with a sunhat and says, “Let’s fruit twice this week.” 🌞🍄 Phoenix oyster
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Shiitake (Lentinula edodes): The Umami Powerhouse You Didn’t Know You Needed Introduction Meet Shiitake (Lentinula edodes)—the charismatic extrovert of mushrooms. Meaty texture, deep umami, and a résumé longer than a sourdough starter blog. From forest logs to your frying pan to wellness shelves, shiitake does it all—and looks great doing it. Shiitake in its happy
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Oyster Mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus): Your Friendly, Fan-Shaped Foodie Pleurotus ostreatus in nature—nature’s elegant fan club. If mushrooms had customer support, Oyster mushrooms would fix your issue and email you a recipe. Meet Pleurotus ostreatus—savory, sustainable, and surprisingly science-backed. Introduction Oyster mushrooms grow in layered shelves on hardwoods, looking like tiny handheld fans that majored in
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