Shitake Mushroom
Shitake Mushroom
| Scientific Name | Lentinula edodes |
| Common Name | Shiitake Mushroom |
| Kingdom | Fungi |
| Phylum | Basidiomycota |
| Class | Agaricomycetes |
| Order | Agaricales |
| Family | Omphalotaceae |
| Genus | Lentinula |
| Habitat | Decaying hardwood (oak, beech, etc.) |
| Color | Light to dark brown |
| Shape | Umbrella-like cap with curved edges |
| Cap Size | 5–10 cm in diameter |
| Stem | Thick, fibrous, and off-white |
| Surface Texture | Smooth to slightly scaly |
| Gills | White to cream, closely spaced |
| Growth Conditions | Cool to mild temperatures (15-20°C) |
| Odor | Earthy and slightly garlic-like |