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Shiitake Mushrooms
4 species · 2 public strains
Shiitake and relatives - highly valued culinary and medicinal mushrooms from Asia, second most cultivated mushroom genus.
Medium mushrooms with tan to dark brown caps; white gills; grow on wood; distinct umami flavor.
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