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.[2]
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]
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