Explore our comprehensive guide to medicinal and edible mushrooms. Learn about their unique health benefits, uses, and how to identify them safely.
Hericium erinaceus
A unique white, shaggy mushroom that resembles a lion's mane when fresh.
Ganoderma lucidum
Known as the 'mushroom of immortality', this glossy, red-brown mushroom has been used in traditional medicine for thousands of years.
Lentinula edodes
A popular culinary mushroom with a rich, savory flavor and meaty texture.
Cordyceps sinensis
A parasitic fungus that grows on caterpillars in the high mountains of Tibet and China.
Inonotus obliquus
A black, charcoal-like fungus that grows on birch trees in cold climates.
Trametes versicolor
A colorful bracket fungus with concentric zones resembling a turkey's tail feathers.
Pleurotus ostreatus
A popular edible mushroom with a delicate flavor and velvety texture.
Grifola frondosa
Also known as 'Hen of the Woods', this mushroom grows in overlapping clusters at the base of trees.
Never consume wild mushrooms without expert identification. Many edible mushrooms have toxic look-alikes that can cause serious illness or death. Always consult with experienced foragers, mycologists, or use multiple reliable field guides before consuming any wild mushroom.