Lyophyllum shimeji explained

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.^{[1] [2]} It is particularly widespread in lichen pine forests in Sweden, Finland and Norway, after being confirmed from these countries as late as 2011.

Ecology

Lyophyllum shimeji grows in pine forests.

Edibility

This species is considered edible.^[3] Several groups, such as Takara Bio^[4] and Yamasa,^[5] have patented methods to cultivate hon-shimeji, and the cultivated mushroom is available from several manufacturers in Japan.^{[6] [7] [8]}

Similar species

Lyophyllum shimeji is similar in appearance to the edible species Lyophyllum decastes and toxic species Lyophyllum loricatum, Lyophyllum connatum, Clitocybe dilatata, and those of the Entoloma genus are also similar in appearance.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Lyophyllum shimeji (Kawam.) Hongo. 4 December 2021. Global Biodiversity Information Facility.
2. Larsson . Ellen . Sundberg . Henrik . Lyophyllum shimeji, a species associated with lichen pine forest in northern Fennoscandia . Mycoscience . 2011 . 52 . 5 . 289–295 . 10.1007/S10267-010-0104-1 . Researchgate.
3. http://www.recipetips.com/glossary-term/t--38085/honshimeji-mushroom.asp Honshimeji Mushroom
4. http://v3.espacenet.com/textdoc?DB=EPODOC&IDX=JP2001120059&F=0 METHOD FOR ARTIFICIALLY CULTURING LYOPHYLLUM SHIMEJI
5. http://v3.espacenet.com/textdoc?DB=EPODOC&IDX=JP2006271234&F=0 NEW STRAIN OF LYOPHYLLUM SHIMEJI AND USE OF THE SAME
6. http://www.maitake.co.jp/01select/04_2_honshimeji.html 雪国本しめじ
7. http://www.yamasa.com/shimeji/index.html ヤマサほんしめじ
8. Web site: https://www.hokto-kinoko.co.jp/corporate/kenkyu/dokujigijyutsu/shinsyukaihatsu/honshimeji/ . ja:ホンシメジ Lyophyllum shimeji — ホンシメジの新品種開発 — Hon Shimej — New Cultivar Development . Hokuto Corporation . 2022-02-05 .