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8:14pm August 30, 2014

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Shimeji mushrooms - Hypsizygus cf tessellatus

Found in America and Europe, Hypsizygus tessellatus (Agaricales - Tricholomataceae) falls under the umbrella concept of the Japanese “Shimeji” mushrooms. Firm textured, this mushroom is considered one of the most “gourmet” of the Oyster-like mushrooms.

With white, cream or yellowish caps, this edible species grows in clusters on wood.

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Photo credit: ©Bigal River Conservation Project | Locality: Bigal River Biological Reserve, Ecuador (2014)

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