Tricholoma matsutake

Matsutake

Edible

The most valuable wild mushroom in Japan, with a spicy cinnamon-pine aroma. Beware its Amanita mimic.

Edible in this game means: Widely eaten when correctly identified and properly prepared.

Do not use this page to identify a mushroom you intend to eat. It describes one species in general terms and cannot account for lookalikes, regional variation, your own sensitivity or how the mushroom is prepared. Ask a qualified local expert.

Genus

Tricholoma matsutake sits in the genus Tricholoma. Its close relatives in this game are listed below — worth comparing, because genus-mates are exactly what people confuse.

Tricholoma matsutake

Genus

See also