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Australian Shiitake
Lentinula lateritia is the Australasian and Southeast Asian member of the shiitake (L. edodes) group. It grows on recently fallen logs in tropical and subtropical rainforest. It is microscopically almost indistinguishable from shiitake, and whether it is a separate species is still debated. It is edible, with a distinctive garlic-like taste.
Edible and used as food; fresh specimens have a distinct odour and a garlic-like taste. Wild brown mushrooms on wood include dangerous species, so confirm identification (white spore print, white veil remnants on young caps) before eating.
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