Fungi > Mushrooms
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Wood Ear MushroomScientific Name: Auricularia heimuerCategory: FungiSubcategory: MushroomsSize: Basidiocarp diameter: 1.5–4.5 in (4–12 cm); Thickness: 0.04–0.12 in (1–3 mm)Weight: Fresh basidiocarp: 0.5–2.5 oz (15–70 g)Lifespan: Fruiting body:...
Fungi > Mushrooms
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Button MushroomScientific Name: Agaricus bisporusCategory: FungiSubcategory: MushroomsSize: Cap diameter: 1–4 in (2.5–10 cm) at button stage; expands to 6–8 in (15–20 cm) as portobelloWeight: Button stage: 0.5–1.8 oz (15–50 g); Mature...
Fungi > Mushrooms
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Shiitake MushroomScientific Name: Lentinula edodesCategory: FungiSubcategory: MushroomsSize: Cap diameter: 2–8 in (5–20 cm); Stipe length: 1.5–3.5 in (4–9 cm)Weight: Fresh basidiocarp: 1.0–3.5 oz (30–100 g)Lifespan: Fruiting body: 7–14 days;...
