MATSUTAKE MUSHROOM / 松茸 is a species of mushroom, with a cap that can reach up to 35 centimetres (14 in) wide. It resembles at least one poisonous species. Growing in Eurasia and North America, it is a mycorrhizal species. It is a choice edible mushroom prized in Japanese cuisine for its distinct aroma. The common name and specific epithet, matsutake, in use since the late 19th century, derives from Japanese matsu (pine tree) and take (mushroom). The cap, stem, and gills are initially white then discolor brownish. Similarly dark fibrils appear on the cap and stalk. The cap can reach up to 35 centimetres (14 in) across while the stem is up to 15 cm (6 in) long and 5 cm thick. A ring is usually present. The flesh is white and firm, with a cinnamon-like aroma. The spore print is white~
29 March 2026
